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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777.89, 38,686.52 and 18,280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777.89, 38,686.52 and 18,280.77 is: 27,435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777.89 : 38,686.52 = 18,280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777.89/38,686.52 = 18,280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777.89x = 38,686.52 × 18,280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777.89x = 707,219,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,219,282.82/25,777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,435.11

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