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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.92, 37,630.16 and 12,596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.92, 37,630.16 and 12,596.52 is: 18,905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.92 : 37,630.16 = 12,596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.92/37,630.16 = 12,596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.92x = 37,630.16 × 12,596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.92x = 474,009,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,009,063.04/25,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.22

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