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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.83, 37,774.15 and 18,948.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.83, 37,774.15 and 18,948.33 is: 28,338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.83 : 37,774.15 = 18,948.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.83/37,774.15 = 18,948.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.83x = 37,774.15 × 18,948.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.83x = 715,757,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,757,012.30/25,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,338.03

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