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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.57, 37,552.32 and 18,767.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.57, 37,552.32 and 18,767.19 is: 28,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.57 : 37,552.32 = 18,767.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.57/37,552.32 = 18,767.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.57x = 37,552.32 × 18,767.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.57x = 704,751,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,751,524.38/25,056.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,126.42

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