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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.96, 35,771.40 and 18,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.96, 35,771.40 and 18,370.64 is: 25,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.96 : 35,771.40 = 18,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.96/35,771.40 = 18,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.96x = 35,771.40 × 18,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.96x = 657,143,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,143,511.70/25,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,326.42

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