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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.40, 37,563.48 and 12,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.40, 37,563.48 and 12,555.54 is: 18,839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.40 : 37,563.48 = 12,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.40/37,563.48 = 12,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.40x = 37,563.48 × 12,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.40x = 471,629,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,629,775.68/25,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.27

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