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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,111.99, 37,626.39 and 12,605.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,111.99, 37,626.39 and 12,605.59 is: 18,887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,111.99 : 37,626.39 = 12,605.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,111.99/37,626.39 = 12,605.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,111.99x = 37,626.39 × 12,605.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,111.99x = 474,302,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,302,892.55/25,111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.51

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