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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.72, 37,630.17 and 18,051.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.72, 37,630.17 and 18,051.53 is: 27,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.72 : 37,630.17 = 18,051.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.72/37,630.17 = 18,051.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.72x = 37,630.17 × 18,051.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.72x = 679,281,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,281,954.51/25,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,070.88

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