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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.69, 38,053.72 and 12,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.69, 38,053.72 and 12,029.73 is: 18,053.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.69 : 38,053.72 = 12,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.69/38,053.72 = 12,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.69x = 38,053.72 × 12,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.69x = 457,776,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,776,177.59/25,356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.47

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