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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.84, 38,885.88 and 18,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.84, 38,885.88 and 18,206.28 is: 27,268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.84 : 38,885.88 = 18,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.84/38,885.88 = 18,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.84x = 38,885.88 × 18,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.84x = 707,967,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,967,219.33/25,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,268.48

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