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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.31, 38,332.70 and 18,548.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.31, 38,332.70 and 18,548.87 is: 27,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.31 : 38,332.70 = 18,548.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.31/38,332.70 = 18,548.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.31x = 38,332.70 × 18,548.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.31x = 711,028,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,028,077.39/25,586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,789.40

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