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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.72, 37,999.73 and 12,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.72, 37,999.73 and 12,002.59 is: 18,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.72 : 37,999.73 = 12,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.72/37,999.73 = 12,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.72x = 37,999.73 × 12,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.72x = 456,095,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,095,179.30/25,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.19

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