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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.58, 37,983.69 and 12,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.58, 37,983.69 and 12,002.46 is: 17,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.58 : 37,983.69 = 12,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.58/37,983.69 = 12,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.58x = 37,983.69 × 12,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.58x = 455,897,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,897,719.88/25,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.17

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