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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,463.72, 38,221.50 and 18,076.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,463.72, 38,221.50 and 18,076.52 is: 27,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,463.72 : 38,221.50 = 18,076.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,463.72/38,221.50 = 18,076.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,463.72x = 38,221.50 × 18,076.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,463.72x = 690,911,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,911,709.18/25,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,133.18

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