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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.60, 25,536.80 and 18,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.60, 25,536.80 and 18,277.60 is: 25,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.60 : 25,536.80 = 18,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.60/25,536.80 = 18,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.60x = 25,536.80 × 18,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.60x = 466,751,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,751,415.68/18,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.80

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