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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.80, 38,575.80 and 17,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.80, 38,575.80 and 17,998.80 is: 26,937.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.80 : 38,575.80 = 17,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.80/38,575.80 = 17,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.80x = 38,575.80 × 17,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.80x = 694,318,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,318,109.04/25,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,937.87

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