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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.52, 38,083.44 and 18,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.52, 38,083.44 and 18,413.04 is: 27,506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.52 : 38,083.44 = 18,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.52/38,083.44 = 18,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.52x = 38,083.44 × 18,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.52x = 701,231,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,231,904.06/25,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,506.28

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