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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.37, 38,712.58 and 18,741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.37, 38,712.58 and 18,741.92 is: 28,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.37 : 38,712.58 = 18,741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.37/38,712.58 = 18,741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.37x = 38,712.58 × 18,741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.37x = 725,547,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,547,836.94/25,799.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,122.70

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