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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.26, 35,536.89 and 18,123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.26, 35,536.89 and 18,123.73 is: 24,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.26 : 35,536.89 = 18,123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.26/35,536.89 = 18,123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.26x = 35,536.89 × 18,123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.26x = 644,060,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,060,999.40/25,764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.24

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