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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,088.68, 37,628.23 and 12,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,088.68, 37,628.23 and 12,605.24 is: 18,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,088.68 : 37,628.23 = 12,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,088.68/37,628.23 = 12,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,088.68x = 37,628.23 × 12,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,088.68x = 474,312,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,312,932.48/25,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.45

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