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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.70, 38,930.10 and 18,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.70, 38,930.10 and 18,177.40 is: 27,240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.70 : 38,930.10 = 18,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.70/38,930.10 = 18,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.70x = 38,930.10 × 18,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.70x = 707,647,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,647,999.74/25,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,240.59

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