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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,214.08, 37,844.46 and 12,742.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,214.08, 37,844.46 and 12,742.90 is: 19,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,214.08 : 37,844.46 = 12,742.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,214.08/37,844.46 = 12,742.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,214.08x = 37,844.46 × 12,742.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,214.08x = 482,248,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,248,169.33/25,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,126.15

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