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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,031.62, 37,565.79 and 12,548.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,031.62, 37,565.79 and 12,548.17 is: 18,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,031.62 : 37,565.79 = 12,548.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,031.62/37,565.79 = 12,548.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,031.62x = 37,565.79 × 12,548.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,031.62x = 471,381,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,381,919.10/25,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.46

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