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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,957.96, 35,784.66 and 18,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,957.96, 35,784.66 and 18,493 is: 25,493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,957.96 : 35,784.66 = 18,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,957.96/35,784.66 = 18,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,957.96x = 35,784.66 × 18,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,957.96x = 661,765,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,765,717.38/25,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.75

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