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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,045.98, 37,534.41 and 18,099.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,045.98, 37,534.41 and 18,099.42 is: 27,124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,045.98 : 37,534.41 = 18,099.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,045.98/37,534.41 = 18,099.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,045.98x = 37,534.41 × 18,099.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,045.98x = 679,351,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,351,051.04/25,045.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,124.16

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