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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.16, 37,859.04 and 12,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.16, 37,859.04 and 12,085.08 is: 18,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.16 : 37,859.04 = 12,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.16/37,859.04 = 12,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.16x = 37,859.04 × 12,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.16x = 457,529,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,529,527.12/25,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.02

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