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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.82, 38,833.38 and 18,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.82, 38,833.38 and 18,171.26 is: 27,216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.82 : 38,833.38 = 18,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.82/38,833.38 = 18,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.82x = 38,833.38 × 18,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.82x = 705,651,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,651,444.66/25,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,216.00

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