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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,643.20, 38,464.80 and 18,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,643.20, 38,464.80 and 18,207.40 is: 27,311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,643.20 : 38,464.80 = 18,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,643.20/38,464.80 = 18,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,643.20x = 38,464.80 × 18,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,643.20x = 700,343,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,343,999.52/25,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,311.10

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