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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.77, 25,437.58 and 10,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.77, 25,437.58 and 10,049.27 is: 13,868.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.77 : 25,437.58 = 10,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.77/25,437.58 = 10,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.77x = 25,437.58 × 10,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.77x = 255,628,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,628,957.26/18,432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.18

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