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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.54, 38,777.65 and 18,941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.54, 38,777.65 and 18,941.31 is: 28,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.54 : 38,777.65 = 18,941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.54/38,777.65 = 18,941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.54x = 38,777.65 × 18,941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.54x = 734,499,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,499,487.09/25,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,308.18

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