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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.86, 37,799.26 and 12,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.86, 37,799.26 and 12,073.46 is: 18,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.86 : 37,799.26 = 12,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.86/37,799.26 = 12,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.86x = 37,799.26 × 12,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.86x = 456,367,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,367,634.46/25,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.31

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