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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,204.58, 34,724.09 and 18,118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,204.58, 34,724.09 and 18,118.74 is: 24,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,204.58 : 34,724.09 = 18,118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,204.58/34,724.09 = 18,118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,204.58x = 34,724.09 × 18,118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,204.58x = 629,156,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,156,758.45/25,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.00

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