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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.36, 35,888.24 and 18,024.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.36, 35,888.24 and 18,024.76 is: 24,883.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.36 : 35,888.24 = 18,024.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.36/35,888.24 = 18,024.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.36x = 35,888.24 × 18,024.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.36x = 646,876,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,876,912.82/25,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.36

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