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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,515.20, 38,272.80 and 18,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,515.20, 38,272.80 and 18,603.20 is: 27,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,515.20 : 38,272.80 = 18,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,515.20/38,272.80 = 18,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,515.20x = 38,272.80 × 18,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,515.20x = 711,996,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,996,552.96/25,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,904.80

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