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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,217.93, 34,802.59 and 18,048.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,217.93, 34,802.59 and 18,048.51 is: 24,908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,217.93 : 34,802.59 = 18,048.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,217.93/34,802.59 = 18,048.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,217.93x = 34,802.59 × 18,048.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,217.93x = 628,134,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,134,848.52/25,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,908.27

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