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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.56, 38,739.84 and 18,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.56, 38,739.84 and 18,050.56 is: 27,075.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.56 : 38,739.84 = 18,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.56/38,739.84 = 18,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.56x = 38,739.84 × 18,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.56x = 699,275,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,275,806.31/25,826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,075.84

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