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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.56, 38,413.44 and 18,589.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.56, 38,413.44 and 18,589.04 is: 27,864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.56 : 38,413.44 = 18,589.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.56/38,413.44 = 18,589.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.56x = 38,413.44 × 18,589.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.56x = 714,068,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,068,972.70/25,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,864.41

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