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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.83, 37,558.44 and 12,561.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.83, 37,558.44 and 12,561.84 is: 18,833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.83 : 37,558.44 = 12,561.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.83/37,558.44 = 12,561.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.83x = 37,558.44 × 12,561.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.83x = 471,803,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,803,113.93/25,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.84

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