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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.26, 35,663.25 and 18,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.26, 35,663.25 and 18,791.38 is: 25,897.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.26 : 35,663.25 = 18,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.26/35,663.25 = 18,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.26x = 35,663.25 × 18,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.26x = 670,161,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,161,682.79/25,877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.71

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