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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,896.80, 38,777.76 and 17,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,896.80, 38,777.76 and 17,987.60 is: 26,934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,896.80 : 38,777.76 = 17,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,896.80/38,777.76 = 17,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,896.80x = 38,777.76 × 17,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,896.80x = 697,518,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,518,835.78/25,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.56

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