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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,169.40, 37,671.95 and 18,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,169.40, 37,671.95 and 18,504.14 is: 27,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,169.40 : 37,671.95 = 18,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,169.40/37,671.95 = 18,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,169.40x = 37,671.95 × 18,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,169.40x = 697,086,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,086,755.99/25,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,695.80

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