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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,207.25, 37,785.83 and 12,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,207.25, 37,785.83 and 12,044.25 is: 18,054.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,207.25 : 37,785.83 = 12,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,207.25/37,785.83 = 12,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,207.25x = 37,785.83 × 12,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,207.25x = 455,101,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,101,922.76/25,207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.41

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