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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.84, 38,932.92 and 18,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.84, 38,932.92 and 18,555.80 is: 27,813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.84 : 38,932.92 = 18,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.84/38,932.92 = 18,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.84x = 38,932.92 × 18,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.84x = 722,431,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,431,476.94/25,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,813.81

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