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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777.47, 38,660.05 and 18,839.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777.47, 38,660.05 and 18,839.22 is: 28,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777.47 : 38,660.05 = 18,839.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777.47/38,660.05 = 18,839.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777.47x = 38,660.05 × 18,839.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777.47x = 728,325,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,325,065.73/25,777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,254.32

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