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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,445.84, 38,186.98 and 18,852.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,445.84, 38,186.98 and 18,852.16 is: 28,291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,445.84 : 38,186.98 = 18,852.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,445.84/38,186.98 = 18,852.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,445.84x = 38,186.98 × 18,852.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,445.84x = 719,907,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,907,056.88/25,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,291.74

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