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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,876.20, 38,814.30 and 18,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,876.20, 38,814.30 and 18,964.20 is: 28,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,876.20 : 38,814.30 = 18,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,876.20/38,814.30 = 18,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,876.20x = 38,814.30 × 18,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,876.20x = 736,082,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,082,148.06/25,876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,446.30

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