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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.73, 37,569.88 and 12,566.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.73, 37,569.88 and 12,566.42 is: 18,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.73 : 37,569.88 = 12,566.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.73/37,569.88 = 12,566.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.73x = 37,569.88 × 12,566.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.73x = 472,118,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,118,891.43/25,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.26

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