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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,141.46, 37,654.74 and 12,003.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,141.46, 37,654.74 and 12,003.03 is: 17,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,141.46 : 37,654.74 = 12,003.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,141.46/37,654.74 = 12,003.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,141.46x = 37,654.74 × 12,003.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,141.46x = 451,970,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,970,973.86/25,141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.12

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