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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,489.60, 38,234.40 and 18,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,489.60, 38,234.40 and 18,928.60 is: 28,392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,489.60 : 38,234.40 = 18,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,489.60/38,234.40 = 18,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,489.60x = 38,234.40 × 18,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,489.60x = 723,723,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,723,663.84/25,489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,392.90

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