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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.96, 37,866.42 and 12,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.96, 37,866.42 and 12,110.52 is: 18,160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.96 : 37,866.42 = 12,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.96/37,866.42 = 12,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.96x = 37,866.42 × 12,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.96x = 458,582,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,582,036.74/25,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.26

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