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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.60, 38,274.24 and 18,113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.60, 38,274.24 and 18,113.76 is: 27,139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.60 : 38,274.24 = 18,113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.60/38,274.24 = 18,113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.60x = 38,274.24 × 18,113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.60x = 693,290,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,290,397.54/25,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,139.33

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