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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.46, 37,885.17 and 12,123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.46, 37,885.17 and 12,123.02 is: 18,179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.46 : 37,885.17 = 12,123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.46/37,885.17 = 12,123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.46x = 37,885.17 × 12,123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.46x = 459,282,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,282,673.61/25,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.00

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