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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,051.83, 37,559.94 and 12,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,051.83, 37,559.94 and 12,562.84 is: 18,835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,051.83 : 37,559.94 = 12,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,051.83/37,559.94 = 12,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,051.83x = 37,559.94 × 12,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,051.83x = 471,859,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,859,516.63/25,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.34

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