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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.80, 37,919.70 and 18,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.80, 37,919.70 and 18,281.40 is: 27,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.80 : 37,919.70 = 18,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.80/37,919.70 = 18,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.80x = 37,919.70 × 18,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.80x = 693,225,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,225,203.58/25,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,422.10

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