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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.40, 38,147.17 and 18,456.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.40, 38,147.17 and 18,456.43 is: 27,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.40 : 38,147.17 = 18,456.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.40/38,147.17 = 18,456.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.40x = 38,147.17 × 18,456.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.40x = 704,060,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,060,572.80/25,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,661.85

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