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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.58, 25,596.76 and 10,050.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.58, 25,596.76 and 10,050.47 is: 13,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.58 : 25,596.76 = 10,050.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.58/25,596.76 = 10,050.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.58x = 25,596.76 × 10,050.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.58x = 257,259,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,259,468.48/18,548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.50

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