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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.70, 38,672.10 and 18,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.70, 38,672.10 and 18,005.40 is: 26,982.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.70 : 38,672.10 = 18,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.70/38,672.10 = 18,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.70x = 38,672.10 × 18,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.70x = 696,306,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,306,629.34/25,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,982.67

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