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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,085.80, 25,337.40 and 18,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,085.80, 25,337.40 and 18,085.80 is: 25,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,085.80 : 25,337.40 = 18,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,085.80/25,337.40 = 18,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,085.80x = 25,337.40 × 18,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,085.80x = 458,247,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,247,148.92/18,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,337.40

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