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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.58, 37,795.41 and 18,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.58, 37,795.41 and 18,174.30 is: 27,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.58 : 37,795.41 = 18,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.58/37,795.41 = 18,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.58x = 37,795.41 × 18,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.58x = 686,905,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,905,119.96/25,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,245.62

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