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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.33, 38,914.18 and 18,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.33, 38,914.18 and 18,543.28 is: 27,795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.33 : 38,914.18 = 18,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.33/38,914.18 = 18,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.33x = 38,914.18 × 18,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.33x = 721,596,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,596,392.07/25,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,795.05

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