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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,914.62, 38,831.43 and 18,032.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,914.62, 38,831.43 and 18,032.54 is: 27,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,914.62 : 38,831.43 = 18,032.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,914.62/38,831.43 = 18,032.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,914.62x = 38,831.43 × 18,032.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,914.62x = 700,229,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,229,188.20/25,914.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,020.62

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