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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.07, 37,527.73 and 12,535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.07, 37,527.73 and 12,535.58 is: 18,792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.07 : 37,527.73 = 12,535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.07/37,527.73 = 12,535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.07x = 37,527.73 × 12,535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.07x = 470,431,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,431,924.11/25,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,792.42

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