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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,087.10, 37,625.86 and 12,603.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,087.10, 37,625.86 and 12,603.67 is: 18,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,087.10 : 37,625.86 = 12,603.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,087.10/37,625.86 = 12,603.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,087.10x = 37,625.86 × 12,603.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,087.10x = 474,223,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,223,797.33/25,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.09

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