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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.14, 35,875.89 and 18,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.14, 35,875.89 and 18,024.58 is: 24,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.14 : 35,875.89 = 18,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.14/35,875.89 = 18,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.14x = 35,875.89 × 18,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.14x = 646,647,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,647,849.38/25,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.29

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