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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.38, 37,736.74 and 12,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.38, 37,736.74 and 12,003.04 is: 18,008.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.38 : 37,736.74 = 12,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.38/37,736.74 = 12,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.38x = 37,736.74 × 12,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.38x = 452,955,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,955,599.69/25,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.46

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