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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.10, 38,302.65 and 18,974.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.10, 38,302.65 and 18,974.10 is: 28,461.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.10 : 38,302.65 = 18,974.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.10/38,302.65 = 18,974.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.10x = 38,302.65 × 18,974.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.10x = 726,758,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,758,311.37/25,535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,461.15

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