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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,737.62, 35,519.76 and 18,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,737.62, 35,519.76 and 18,962.71 is: 26,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,737.62 : 35,519.76 = 18,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,737.62/35,519.76 = 18,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,737.62x = 35,519.76 × 18,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,737.62x = 673,550,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,550,908.15/25,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,169.90

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