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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,443.83, 38,183.97 and 18,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,443.83, 38,183.97 and 18,850.16 is: 28,288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,443.83 : 38,183.97 = 18,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,443.83/38,183.97 = 18,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,443.83x = 38,183.97 × 18,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,443.83x = 719,773,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,773,943.94/25,443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,288.74

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