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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.17, 37,609.94 and 18,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.17, 37,609.94 and 18,824.96 is: 28,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.17 : 37,609.94 = 18,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.17/37,609.94 = 18,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.17x = 37,609.94 × 18,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.17x = 708,005,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,005,475.12/25,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,182.50

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