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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.81, 25,419.35 and 10,036.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.81, 25,419.35 and 10,036.31 is: 13,850.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.81 : 25,419.35 = 10,036.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.81/25,419.35 = 10,036.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.81x = 25,419.35 × 10,036.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.81x = 255,116,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,116,489.97/18,419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.11

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