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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.63, 37,930.56 and 12,134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.63, 37,930.56 and 12,134.93 is: 18,206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.63 : 37,930.56 = 12,134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.63/37,930.56 = 12,134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.63x = 37,930.56 × 12,134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.63x = 460,284,440.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,284,440.13/25,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,206.28

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