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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,692.93, 38,548.85 and 18,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,692.93, 38,548.85 and 18,355.14 is: 27,539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,692.93 : 38,548.85 = 18,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,692.93/38,548.85 = 18,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,692.93x = 38,548.85 × 18,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,692.93x = 707,569,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,569,446.81/25,692.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,539.46

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