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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,758.41, 38,587.48 and 18,991.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,758.41, 38,587.48 and 18,991.67 is: 28,450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,758.41 : 38,587.48 = 18,991.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,758.41/38,587.48 = 18,991.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,758.41x = 38,587.48 × 18,991.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,758.41x = 732,840,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,840,686.29/25,758.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,450.54

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