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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.62, 37,881.38 and 12,767.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.62, 37,881.38 and 12,767.46 is: 19,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.62 : 37,881.38 = 12,767.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.62/37,881.38 = 12,767.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.62x = 37,881.38 × 12,767.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.62x = 483,649,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,649,003.89/25,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.05

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