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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,097.72, 34,616.46 and 18,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,097.72, 34,616.46 and 18,031.40 is: 24,870.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,097.72 : 34,616.46 = 18,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,097.72/34,616.46 = 18,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,097.72x = 34,616.46 × 18,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,097.72x = 624,183,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,183,236.84/25,097.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.12

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