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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.98, 37,535.91 and 18,100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.98, 37,535.91 and 18,100.42 is: 27,125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.98 : 37,535.91 = 18,100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.98/37,535.91 = 18,100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.98x = 37,535.91 × 18,100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.98x = 679,415,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,415,736.08/25,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,125.65

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