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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.30, 37,903.95 and 12,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.30, 37,903.95 and 12,114.90 is: 18,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.30 : 37,903.95 = 12,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.30/37,903.95 = 12,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.30x = 37,903.95 × 12,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.30x = 459,202,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,202,563.86/25,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.35

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