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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.60, 35,527.44 and 18,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.60, 35,527.44 and 18,665.44 is: 25,761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.60 : 35,527.44 = 18,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.60/35,527.44 = 18,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.60x = 35,527.44 × 18,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.60x = 663,135,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,135,299.67/25,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,761.23

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