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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,937.82, 38,848.38 and 18,181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,937.82, 38,848.38 and 18,181.26 is: 27,230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,937.82 : 38,848.38 = 18,181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,937.82/38,848.38 = 18,181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,937.82x = 38,848.38 × 18,181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,937.82x = 706,312,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,312,497.36/25,937.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,230.99

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