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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.80, 38,102.40 and 18,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.80, 38,102.40 and 18,806.40 is: 28,241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.80 : 38,102.40 = 18,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.80/38,102.40 = 18,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.80x = 38,102.40 × 18,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.80x = 716,568,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,568,975.36/25,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,241.62

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