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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.83, 38,268.42 and 18,492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.83, 38,268.42 and 18,492.14 is: 27,719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.83 : 38,268.42 = 18,492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.83/38,268.42 = 18,492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.83x = 38,268.42 × 18,492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.83x = 707,665,006.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,665,006.54/25,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,719.15

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