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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,224.62, 37,779.42 and 12,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,224.62, 37,779.42 and 12,086.33 is: 18,101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,224.62 : 37,779.42 = 12,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,224.62/37,779.42 = 12,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,224.62x = 37,779.42 × 12,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,224.62x = 456,614,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,614,537.33/25,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.94

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