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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.35, 38,021.93 and 12,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.35, 38,021.93 and 12,032.16 is: 18,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.35 : 38,021.93 = 12,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.35/38,021.93 = 12,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.35x = 38,021.93 × 12,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.35x = 457,485,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,485,785.24/25,355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.97

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