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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,691, 38,544.27 and 18,209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,691, 38,544.27 and 18,209.03 is: 27,319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,691 : 38,544.27 = 18,209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,691/38,544.27 = 18,209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,691x = 38,544.27 × 18,209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,691x = 701,853,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,853,768.76/25,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,319.05

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