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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,817.96, 38,661.24 and 18,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,817.96, 38,661.24 and 18,032.24 is: 27,002.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,817.96 : 38,661.24 = 18,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,817.96/38,661.24 = 18,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,817.96x = 38,661.24 × 18,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,817.96x = 697,148,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,148,758.38/25,817.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,002.47

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