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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.89, 38,002.77 and 13,638.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.89, 38,002.77 and 13,638.78 is: 20,464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.89 : 38,002.77 = 13,638.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.89/38,002.77 = 13,638.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.89x = 38,002.77 × 13,638.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.89x = 518,311,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,311,419.42/25,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.06

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