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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,294.08, 37,922.88 and 12,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,294.08, 37,922.88 and 12,136.32 is: 18,195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,294.08 : 37,922.88 = 12,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,294.08/37,922.88 = 12,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,294.08x = 37,922.88 × 12,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,294.08x = 460,244,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,244,207.00/25,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.73

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