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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,003.20, 37,504.80 and 18,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,003.20, 37,504.80 and 18,004.80 is: 27,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,003.20 : 37,504.80 = 18,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,003.20/37,504.80 = 18,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,003.20x = 37,504.80 × 18,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,003.20x = 675,266,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,266,423.04/25,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,007.20

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