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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.80, 37,662.90 and 18,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.80, 37,662.90 and 18,542.20 is: 27,765.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.80 : 37,662.90 = 18,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.80/37,662.90 = 18,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.80x = 37,662.90 × 18,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.80x = 698,353,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,353,024.38/25,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,765.53

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