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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.22, 38,260.01 and 18,803.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.22, 38,260.01 and 18,803.75 is: 28,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.22 : 38,260.01 = 18,803.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.22/38,260.01 = 18,803.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.22x = 38,260.01 × 18,803.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.22x = 719,431,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,431,663.04/25,488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,226.05

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