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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,119.81, 37,644.03 and 18,494.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,119.81, 37,644.03 and 18,494.01 is: 27,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,119.81 : 37,644.03 = 18,494.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,119.81/37,644.03 = 18,494.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,119.81x = 37,644.03 × 18,494.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,119.81x = 696,189,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,189,067.26/25,119.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,714.74

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