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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.55, 37,985.10 and 12,002.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.55, 37,985.10 and 12,002.93 is: 17,994.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.55 : 37,985.10 = 12,002.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.55/37,985.10 = 12,002.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.55x = 37,985.10 × 12,002.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.55x = 455,932,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,932,496.34/25,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.34

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