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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,647.40, 38,438.70 and 18,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,647.40, 38,438.70 and 18,713.80 is: 28,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,647.40 : 38,438.70 = 18,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,647.40/38,438.70 = 18,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,647.40x = 38,438.70 × 18,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,647.40x = 719,334,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,334,144.06/25,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,047.06

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