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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.78, 38,438.80 and 18,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.78, 38,438.80 and 18,099.40 is: 27,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.78 : 38,438.80 = 18,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.78/38,438.80 = 18,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.78x = 38,438.80 × 18,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.78x = 695,719,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,719,249.26/25,626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,148.13

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