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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.80, 25,345.80 and 18,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.80, 25,345.80 and 18,145.80 is: 25,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.80 : 25,345.80 = 18,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.80/25,345.80 = 18,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.80x = 25,345.80 × 18,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.80x = 459,919,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,919,817.64/18,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.80

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