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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.52, 37,926.12 and 12,797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.52, 37,926.12 and 12,797.31 is: 19,207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.52 : 37,926.12 = 12,797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.52/37,926.12 = 12,797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.52x = 37,926.12 × 12,797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.52x = 485,352,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,352,093.11/25,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,207.78

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