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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,184.54, 37,785.03 and 12,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,184.54, 37,785.03 and 12,037.94 is: 18,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,184.54 : 37,785.03 = 12,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,184.54/37,785.03 = 12,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,184.54x = 37,785.03 × 12,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,184.54x = 454,853,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,853,924.04/25,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,060.84

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