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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.20, 38,212.80 and 18,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.20, 38,212.80 and 18,563.20 is: 27,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.20 : 38,212.80 = 18,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.20/38,212.80 = 18,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.20x = 38,212.80 × 18,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.20x = 709,351,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,351,848.96/25,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,844.80

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