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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.41, 38,588.98 and 18,992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.41, 38,588.98 and 18,992.67 is: 28,452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.41 : 38,588.98 = 18,992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.41/38,588.98 = 18,992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.41x = 38,588.98 × 18,992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.41x = 732,907,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,907,762.78/25,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,452.04

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