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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.57, 37,495.51 and 12,524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.57, 37,495.51 and 12,524.21 is: 18,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.57 : 37,495.51 = 12,524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.57/37,495.51 = 12,524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.57x = 37,495.51 × 12,524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.57x = 469,601,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,601,641.30/25,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,778.38

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