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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.70, 38,816.55 and 18,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.70, 38,816.55 and 18,879.30 is: 28,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.70 : 38,816.55 = 18,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.70/38,816.55 = 18,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.70x = 38,816.55 × 18,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.70x = 732,829,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,829,292.42/25,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,318.95

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