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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.44, 38,362.01 and 18,159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.44, 38,362.01 and 18,159.46 is: 27,236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.44 : 38,362.01 = 18,159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.44/38,362.01 = 18,159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.44x = 38,362.01 × 18,159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.44x = 696,633,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,633,199.41/25,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,236.24

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