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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.80, 38,106.90 and 18,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.80, 38,106.90 and 18,809.40 is: 28,246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.80 : 38,106.90 = 18,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.80/38,106.90 = 18,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.80x = 38,106.90 × 18,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.80x = 716,767,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,767,924.86/25,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,246.12

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