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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,190.04, 37,768.86 and 12,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,190.04, 37,768.86 and 12,042.12 is: 18,055.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,190.04 : 37,768.86 = 12,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,190.04/37,768.86 = 12,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,190.04x = 37,768.86 × 12,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,190.04x = 454,817,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,817,144.38/25,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,055.44

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