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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.51, 25,436.61 and 10,049.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.51, 25,436.61 and 10,049.01 is: 13,867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.51 : 25,436.61 = 10,049.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.51/25,436.61 = 10,049.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.51x = 25,436.61 × 10,049.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.51x = 255,612,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,612,748.26/18,432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.50

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