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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.70, 38,926.74 and 18,551.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.70, 38,926.74 and 18,551.65 is: 27,807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.70 : 38,926.74 = 18,551.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.70/38,926.74 = 18,551.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.70x = 38,926.74 × 18,551.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.70x = 722,155,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,155,256.12/25,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,807.61

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