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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.79, 37,550.27 and 12,533.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.79, 37,550.27 and 12,533.73 is: 18,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.79 : 37,550.27 = 12,533.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.79/37,550.27 = 12,533.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.79x = 37,550.27 × 12,533.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.79x = 470,644,945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,644,945.61/25,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.14

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