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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.25, 37,706.93 and 12,037.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.25, 37,706.93 and 12,037.91 is: 18,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.25 : 37,706.93 = 12,037.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.25/37,706.93 = 12,037.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.25x = 37,706.93 × 12,037.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.25x = 453,912,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,912,569.53/25,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.40

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