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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.43, 35,829.47 and 18,014.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.43, 35,829.47 and 18,014.75 is: 24,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.43 : 35,829.47 = 18,014.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.43/35,829.47 = 18,014.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.43x = 35,829.47 × 18,014.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.43x = 645,458,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,458,944.68/25,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.83

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