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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.94, 37,846.56 and 18,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.94, 37,846.56 and 18,588.28 is: 27,846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.94 : 37,846.56 = 18,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.94/37,846.56 = 18,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.94x = 37,846.56 × 18,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.94x = 703,502,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,502,454.32/25,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,846.11

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