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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,442.92, 25,451.37 and 10,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,442.92, 25,451.37 and 10,059.42 is: 13,882.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,442.92 : 25,451.37 = 10,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,442.92/25,451.37 = 10,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,442.92x = 25,451.37 × 10,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,442.92x = 256,026,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,026,020.41/18,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.08

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