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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,185.93, 37,778.96 and 12,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,185.93, 37,778.96 and 12,035.31 is: 18,053.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,185.93 : 37,778.96 = 12,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,185.93/37,778.96 = 12,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,185.93x = 37,778.96 × 12,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,185.93x = 454,681,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,681,495.08/25,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.00

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