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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.60, 25,427.30 and 10,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.60, 25,427.30 and 10,042.12 is: 13,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.60 : 25,427.30 = 10,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.60/25,427.30 = 10,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.60x = 25,427.30 × 10,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.60x = 255,343,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,343,997.88/18,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.11

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