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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.13, 37,848.16 and 18,257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.13, 37,848.16 and 18,257.55 is: 27,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.13 : 37,848.16 = 18,257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.13/37,848.16 = 18,257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.13x = 37,848.16 × 18,257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.13x = 691,014,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,014,767.40/25,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,362.45

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