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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,156.38, 37,742.76 and 12,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,156.38, 37,742.76 and 12,007.04 is: 18,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,156.38 : 37,742.76 = 12,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,156.38/37,742.76 = 12,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,156.38x = 37,742.76 × 12,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,156.38x = 453,178,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,178,829.03/25,156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.47

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