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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,201.55, 37,825.68 and 12,730.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,201.55, 37,825.68 and 12,730.33 is: 19,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,201.55 : 37,825.68 = 12,730.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,201.55/37,825.68 = 12,730.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,201.55x = 37,825.68 × 12,730.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,201.55x = 481,533,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,533,563.68/25,201.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,107.30

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