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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.58, 38,526.14 and 18,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.58, 38,526.14 and 18,248.86 is: 27,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.58 : 38,526.14 = 18,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.58/38,526.14 = 18,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.58x = 38,526.14 × 18,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.58x = 703,058,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,058,135.20/25,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,470.10

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