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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.95, 38,913.62 and 18,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.95, 38,913.62 and 18,542.90 is: 27,794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.95 : 38,913.62 = 18,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.95/38,913.62 = 18,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.95x = 38,913.62 × 18,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.95x = 721,571,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,571,368.87/25,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,794.49

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