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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.68, 37,799.82 and 12,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.68, 37,799.82 and 12,744.25 is: 19,100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.68 : 37,799.82 = 12,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.68/37,799.82 = 12,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.68x = 37,799.82 × 12,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.68x = 481,730,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,730,261.54/25,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.61

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