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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,320.96, 37,948.41 and 18,324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,320.96, 37,948.41 and 18,324.54 is: 27,462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,320.96 : 37,948.41 = 18,324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,320.96/37,948.41 = 18,324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,320.96x = 37,948.41 × 18,324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,320.96x = 695,387,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,387,156.98/25,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,462.91

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