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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,810.56, 38,715.84 and 18,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,810.56, 38,715.84 and 18,034.56 is: 27,051.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,810.56 : 38,715.84 = 18,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,810.56/38,715.84 = 18,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,810.56x = 38,715.84 × 18,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,810.56x = 698,223,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,223,139.43/25,810.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,051.84

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