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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.86, 38,715.66 and 18,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.86, 38,715.66 and 18,284.33 is: 27,424.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.86 : 38,715.66 = 18,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.86/38,715.66 = 18,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.86x = 38,715.66 × 18,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.86x = 707,889,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,889,903.61/25,811.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,424.99

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