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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,119.90, 37,826.82 and 18,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,119.90, 37,826.82 and 18,592.02 is: 27,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,119.90 : 37,826.82 = 18,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,119.90/37,826.82 = 18,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,119.90x = 37,826.82 × 18,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,119.90x = 703,276,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,276,993.98/25,119.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,996.81

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