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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,442.83, 38,182.47 and 18,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,442.83, 38,182.47 and 18,849.16 is: 28,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,442.83 : 38,182.47 = 18,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,442.83/38,182.47 = 18,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,442.83x = 38,182.47 × 18,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,442.83x = 719,707,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,707,486.23/25,442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,287.24

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