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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,027.79, 37,548.77 and 12,532.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,027.79, 37,548.77 and 12,532.73 is: 18,802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,027.79 : 37,548.77 = 12,532.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,027.79/37,548.77 = 12,532.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,027.79x = 37,548.77 × 12,532.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,027.79x = 470,588,345.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,588,345.83/25,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.64

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