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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.74, 37,864.35 and 12,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.74, 37,864.35 and 12,588.27 is: 18,857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.74 : 37,864.35 = 12,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.74/37,864.35 = 12,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.74x = 37,864.35 × 12,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.74x = 476,646,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,646,661.17/25,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.13

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