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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.51, 37,497.81 and 12,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.51, 37,497.81 and 12,525.12 is: 18,777.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.51 : 37,497.81 = 12,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.51/37,497.81 = 12,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.51x = 37,497.81 × 12,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.51x = 469,664,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,664,569.99/25,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,777.94

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