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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.16, 37,660.32 and 12,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.16, 37,660.32 and 12,006.78 is: 17,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.16 : 37,660.32 = 12,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.16/37,660.32 = 12,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.16x = 37,660.32 × 12,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.16x = 452,179,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,179,176.97/25,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.75

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