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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.73, 38,397.97 and 18,176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.73, 38,397.97 and 18,176.01 is: 27,260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.73 : 38,397.97 = 18,176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.73/38,397.97 = 18,176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.73x = 38,397.97 × 18,176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.73x = 697,921,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,921,886.70/25,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,260.73

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