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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.34, 37,768.16 and 12,040.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.34, 37,768.16 and 12,040.22 is: 18,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.34 : 37,768.16 = 12,040.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.34/37,768.16 = 12,040.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.34x = 37,768.16 × 12,040.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.34x = 454,736,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,736,796.65/25,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.36

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