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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,709.54, 38,586.18 and 18,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,709.54, 38,586.18 and 18,332.06 is: 27,513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,709.54 : 38,586.18 = 18,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,709.54/38,586.18 = 18,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,709.54x = 38,586.18 × 18,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,709.54x = 707,364,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,364,166.93/25,709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,513.68

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