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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094, 37,767.04 and 18,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094, 37,767.04 and 18,886.16 is: 28,424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094 : 37,767.04 = 18,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094/37,767.04 = 18,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094x = 37,767.04 × 18,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094x = 713,274,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,274,360.17/25,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,424.10

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