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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189.04, 37,767.36 and 12,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189.04, 37,767.36 and 12,041.12 is: 18,053.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189.04 : 37,767.36 = 12,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189.04/37,767.36 = 12,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189.04x = 37,767.36 × 12,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189.04x = 454,761,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,761,313.84/25,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.94

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