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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189.43, 37,784.21 and 12,038.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189.43, 37,784.21 and 12,038.81 is: 18,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189.43 : 37,784.21 = 12,038.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189.43/37,784.21 = 12,038.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189.43x = 37,784.21 × 12,038.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189.43x = 454,876,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,876,925.19/25,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.25

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