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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,032.78, 37,556.26 and 12,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,032.78, 37,556.26 and 12,537.72 is: 18,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,032.78 : 37,556.26 = 12,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,032.78/37,556.26 = 12,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,032.78x = 37,556.26 × 12,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,032.78x = 470,869,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,869,872.13/25,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.13

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