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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,128.61, 37,693.71 and 12,641.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,128.61, 37,693.71 and 12,641.82 is: 18,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,128.61 : 37,693.71 = 12,641.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,128.61/37,693.71 = 12,641.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,128.61x = 37,693.71 × 12,641.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,128.61x = 476,517,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,517,096.95/25,128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.13

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