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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.43, 38,346.36 and 18,558.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.43, 38,346.36 and 18,558.01 is: 27,803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.43 : 38,346.36 = 18,558.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.43/38,346.36 = 18,558.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.43x = 38,346.36 × 18,558.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.43x = 711,632,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,632,132.34/25,595.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,803.09

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