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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.78, 37,668.74 and 12,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.78, 37,668.74 and 12,012.38 is: 17,991.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.78 : 37,668.74 = 12,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.78/37,668.74 = 12,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.78x = 37,668.74 × 12,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.78x = 452,491,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,491,219.00/25,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.14

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