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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,025.52, 37,586.88 and 18,425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,025.52, 37,586.88 and 18,425.64 is: 27,674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,025.52 : 37,586.88 = 18,425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,025.52/37,586.88 = 18,425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,025.52x = 37,586.88 × 18,425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,025.52x = 692,562,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,562,319.60/25,025.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,674.24

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