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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.26, 37,722.38 and 18,107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.26, 37,722.38 and 18,107.96 is: 27,163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.26 : 37,722.38 = 18,107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.26/37,722.38 = 18,107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.26x = 37,722.38 × 18,107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.26x = 683,075,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,075,068.99/25,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,163.00

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