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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,260.96, 37,879.92 and 12,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,260.96, 37,879.92 and 12,119.52 is: 18,173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,260.96 : 37,879.92 = 12,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,260.96/37,879.92 = 12,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,260.96x = 37,879.92 × 12,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,260.96x = 459,086,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,086,448.04/25,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,173.75

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