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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.80, 38,701.80 and 18,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.80, 38,701.80 and 18,082.80 is: 27,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.80 : 38,701.80 = 18,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.80/38,701.80 = 18,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.80x = 38,701.80 × 18,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.80x = 699,836,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,836,909.04/25,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.78

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