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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.82, 25,427.62 and 10,042.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.82, 25,427.62 and 10,042.32 is: 13,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.82 : 25,427.62 = 10,042.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.82/25,427.62 = 10,042.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.82x = 25,427.62 × 10,042.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.82x = 255,352,296.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,352,296.88/18,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.40

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