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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,178.17, 37,694.35 and 18,964.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,178.17, 37,694.35 and 18,964.35 is: 28,391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,178.17 : 37,694.35 = 18,964.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,178.17/37,694.35 = 18,964.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,178.17x = 37,694.35 × 18,964.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,178.17x = 714,848,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,848,846.42/25,178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,391.61

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