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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.36, 35,837.44 and 18,025.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.36, 35,837.44 and 18,025.60 is: 24,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.36 : 35,837.44 = 18,025.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.36/35,837.44 = 18,025.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.36x = 35,837.44 × 18,025.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.36x = 645,991,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,991,358.46/25,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.73

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