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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.04, 37,522.49 and 12,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.04, 37,522.49 and 12,541.62 is: 18,802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.04 : 37,522.49 = 12,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.04/37,522.49 = 12,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.04x = 37,522.49 × 12,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.04x = 470,592,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,592,748.33/25,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.62

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