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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.68, 38,160.76 and 18,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.68, 38,160.76 and 18,059.64 is: 27,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.68 : 38,160.76 = 18,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.68/38,160.76 = 18,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.68x = 38,160.76 × 18,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.68x = 689,169,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,169,587.73/25,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,049.93

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