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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,225.65, 37,838.35 and 12,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,225.65, 37,838.35 and 12,038.04 is: 18,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,225.65 : 37,838.35 = 12,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,225.65/37,838.35 = 12,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,225.65x = 37,838.35 × 12,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,225.65x = 455,499,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,499,585.88/25,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.00

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