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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.85, 37,977.23 and 12,831.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.85, 37,977.23 and 12,831.55 is: 19,258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.85 : 37,977.23 = 12,831.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.85/37,977.23 = 12,831.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.85x = 37,977.23 × 12,831.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.85x = 487,306,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,306,725.61/25,302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,258.97

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