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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,081.78, 37,617.92 and 12,598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,081.78, 37,617.92 and 12,598.48 is: 18,895.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,081.78 : 37,617.92 = 12,598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,081.78/37,617.92 = 12,598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,081.78x = 37,617.92 × 12,598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,081.78x = 473,928,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,928,612.76/25,081.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.33

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