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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.73, 37,629.77 and 12,608.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.73, 37,629.77 and 12,608.73 is: 18,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.73 : 37,629.77 = 12,608.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.73/37,629.77 = 12,608.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.73x = 37,629.77 × 12,608.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.73x = 474,463,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,463,546.85/25,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.95

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