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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.20, 38,496.30 and 18,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.20, 38,496.30 and 18,228.40 is: 27,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.20 : 38,496.30 = 18,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.20/38,496.30 = 18,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.20x = 38,496.30 × 18,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.20x = 701,725,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,725,954.92/25,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,342.60

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