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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.62, 37,864.50 and 12,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.62, 37,864.50 and 12,097.26 is: 18,130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.62 : 37,864.50 = 12,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.62/37,864.50 = 12,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.62x = 37,864.50 × 12,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.62x = 458,056,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,056,701.27/25,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.36

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