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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.96, 37,868.04 and 12,082.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.96, 37,868.04 and 12,082.86 is: 18,124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.96 : 37,868.04 = 12,082.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.96/37,868.04 = 12,082.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.96x = 37,868.04 × 12,082.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.96x = 457,554,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,554,225.79/25,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.58

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