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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.43, 38,349.36 and 18,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.43, 38,349.36 and 18,560.01 is: 27,806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.43 : 38,349.36 = 18,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.43/38,349.36 = 18,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.43x = 38,349.36 × 18,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.43x = 711,764,505.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,764,505.09/25,597.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.09

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