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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.58, 37,495.50 and 12,524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.58, 37,495.50 and 12,524.22 is: 18,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.58 : 37,495.50 = 12,524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.58/37,495.50 = 12,524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.58x = 37,495.50 × 12,524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.58x = 469,601,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,601,891.01/25,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,778.38

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