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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.60, 38,340.90 and 18,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.60, 38,340.90 and 18,999.60 is: 28,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.60 : 38,340.90 = 18,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.60/38,340.90 = 18,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.60x = 38,340.90 × 18,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.60x = 728,461,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,461,763.64/25,560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,499.40

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