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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.60, 37,783.92 and 12,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.60, 37,783.92 and 12,089.44 is: 18,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.60 : 37,783.92 = 12,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.60/37,783.92 = 12,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.60x = 37,783.92 × 12,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.60x = 456,786,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,786,433.80/25,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.61

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