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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.72, 38,524.12 and 18,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.72, 38,524.12 and 18,225.38 is: 27,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.72 : 38,524.12 = 18,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.72/38,524.12 = 18,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.72x = 38,524.12 × 18,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.72x = 702,116,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,116,726.17/25,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,347.68

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