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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,172.84, 37,723.44 and 18,546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,172.84, 37,723.44 and 18,546.92 is: 27,793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,172.84 : 37,723.44 = 18,546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,172.84/37,723.44 = 18,546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,172.84x = 37,723.44 × 18,546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,172.84x = 699,653,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,653,623.80/25,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,793.99

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