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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.84, 38,867.88 and 18,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.84, 38,867.88 and 18,194.28 is: 27,250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.84 : 38,867.88 = 18,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.84/38,867.88 = 18,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.84x = 38,867.88 × 18,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.84x = 707,173,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,173,091.73/25,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,250.49

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