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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.82, 35,702.66 and 18,716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.82, 35,702.66 and 18,716.22 is: 25,824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.82 : 35,702.66 = 18,716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.82/35,702.66 = 18,716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.82x = 35,702.66 × 18,716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.82x = 668,218,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,218,839.15/25,875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.06

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