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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.96, 38,596.80 and 18,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.96, 38,596.80 and 18,313 is: 27,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.96 : 38,596.80 = 18,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.96/38,596.80 = 18,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.96x = 38,596.80 × 18,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.96x = 706,823,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,823,198.40/25,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,474.03

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