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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,039.13, 37,511.76 and 12,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,039.13, 37,511.76 and 12,544.52 is: 18,793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,039.13 : 37,511.76 = 12,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,039.13/37,511.76 = 12,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,039.13x = 37,511.76 × 12,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,039.13x = 470,567,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,567,023.48/25,039.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.27

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