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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.58, 38,547.27 and 18,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.58, 38,547.27 and 18,262.86 is: 27,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.58 : 38,547.27 = 18,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.58/38,547.27 = 18,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.58x = 38,547.27 × 18,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.58x = 703,983,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,983,395.39/25,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,491.21

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