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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,188.43, 37,782.71 and 12,037.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,188.43, 37,782.71 and 12,037.81 is: 18,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,188.43 : 37,782.71 = 12,037.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,188.43/37,782.71 = 12,037.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,188.43x = 37,782.71 × 12,037.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,188.43x = 454,821,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,821,084.27/25,188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.75

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