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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.62, 37,732.62 and 12,000.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.62, 37,732.62 and 12,000.29 is: 18,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.62 : 37,732.62 = 12,000.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.62/37,732.62 = 12,000.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.62x = 37,732.62 × 12,000.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.62x = 452,802,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,802,382.46/25,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.34

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