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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.58, 37,867.49 and 12,082.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.58, 37,867.49 and 12,082.49 is: 18,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.58 : 37,867.49 = 12,082.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.58/37,867.49 = 12,082.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.58x = 37,867.49 × 12,082.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.58x = 457,533,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,533,319.50/25,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.02

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