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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.59, 38,421.63 and 18,596.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.59, 38,421.63 and 18,596.61 is: 27,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.59 : 38,421.63 = 18,596.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.59/38,421.63 = 18,596.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.59x = 38,421.63 × 18,596.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.59x = 714,512,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,512,068.67/25,609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,900.18

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