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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.96, 37,882.92 and 12,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.96, 37,882.92 and 12,121.52 is: 18,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.96 : 37,882.92 = 12,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.96/37,882.92 = 12,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.96x = 37,882.92 × 12,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.96x = 459,198,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,198,572.44/25,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.75

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