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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,897.14, 38,844.99 and 18,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,897.14, 38,844.99 and 18,111.06 is: 27,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,897.14 : 38,844.99 = 18,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,897.14/38,844.99 = 18,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,897.14x = 38,844.99 × 18,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,897.14x = 703,523,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,523,944.59/25,897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,166.09

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