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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.44, 37,879.59 and 12,766.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.44, 37,879.59 and 12,766.26 is: 19,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.44 : 37,879.59 = 12,766.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.44/37,879.59 = 12,766.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.44x = 37,879.59 × 12,766.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.44x = 483,580,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,580,694.63/25,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.24

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