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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.72, 37,546.60 and 18,363.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.72, 37,546.60 and 18,363.19 is: 27,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.72 : 37,546.60 = 18,363.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.72/37,546.60 = 18,363.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.72x = 37,546.60 × 18,363.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.72x = 689,475,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,475,420.31/25,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,515.49

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