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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,284.69, 37,890.89 and 18,568.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,284.69, 37,890.89 and 18,568.51 is: 27,826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,284.69 : 37,890.89 = 18,568.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,284.69/37,890.89 = 18,568.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,284.69x = 37,890.89 × 18,568.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,284.69x = 703,577,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,577,251.94/25,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,826.22

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