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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.39, 37,970.16 and 12,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.39, 37,970.16 and 12,848.94 is: 19,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.39 : 37,970.16 = 12,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.39/37,970.16 = 12,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.39x = 37,970.16 × 12,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.39x = 487,876,307.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,876,307.63/25,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,245.32

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