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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.80, 37,982.70 and 18,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.80, 37,982.70 and 18,323.40 is: 27,485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.80 : 37,982.70 = 18,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.80/37,982.70 = 18,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.80x = 37,982.70 × 18,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.80x = 695,972,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,972,205.18/25,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,485.10

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