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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.67, 37,656.20 and 18,072.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.67, 37,656.20 and 18,072.93 is: 27,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.67 : 37,656.20 = 18,072.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.67/37,656.20 = 18,072.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.67x = 37,656.20 × 18,072.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.67x = 680,557,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,557,866.67/25,098.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,115.30

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