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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,241.31, 37,862.55 and 12,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,241.31, 37,862.55 and 12,079.22 is: 18,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,241.31 : 37,862.55 = 12,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,241.31/37,862.55 = 12,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,241.31x = 37,862.55 × 12,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,241.31x = 457,349,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,349,881.90/25,241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,119.10

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