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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.12, 35,829.04 and 18,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.12, 35,829.04 and 18,014.44 is: 24,848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.12 : 35,829.04 = 18,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.12/35,829.04 = 18,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.12x = 35,829.04 × 18,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.12x = 645,439,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,439,822.12/25,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.39

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