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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,036.83, 37,562.31 and 12,541.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,036.83, 37,562.31 and 12,541.77 is: 18,816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,036.83 : 37,562.31 = 12,541.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,036.83/37,562.31 = 12,541.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,036.83x = 37,562.31 × 12,541.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,036.83x = 471,097,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,097,852.69/25,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.19

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