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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,230.70, 37,846.05 and 18,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,230.70, 37,846.05 and 18,232.30 is: 27,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,230.70 : 37,846.05 = 18,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,230.70/37,846.05 = 18,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,230.70x = 37,846.05 × 18,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,230.70x = 690,020,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,020,537.42/25,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,348.45

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