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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,204.08, 34,723.40 and 18,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,204.08, 34,723.40 and 18,118.24 is: 24,961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,204.08 : 34,723.40 = 18,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,204.08/34,723.40 = 18,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,204.08x = 34,723.40 × 18,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,204.08x = 629,126,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,126,894.82/25,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,961.31

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