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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,067.79, 37,527.84 and 18,523.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,067.79, 37,527.84 and 18,523.17 is: 27,730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,067.79 : 37,527.84 = 18,523.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,067.79/37,527.84 = 18,523.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,067.79x = 37,527.84 × 18,523.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,067.79x = 695,134,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,134,560.05/25,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,730.19

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