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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.45, 38,914.37 and 18,543.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.45, 38,914.37 and 18,543.41 is: 27,795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.45 : 38,914.37 = 18,543.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.45/38,914.37 = 18,543.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.45x = 38,914.37 × 18,543.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.45x = 721,604,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,604,830.51/25,961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,795.24

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