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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.65, 37,488.66 and 18,497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.65, 37,488.66 and 18,497.06 is: 27,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.65 : 37,488.66 = 18,497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.65/37,488.66 = 18,497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.65x = 37,488.66 × 18,497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.65x = 693,429,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,429,805.90/25,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,691.06

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