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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.67, 38,056.68 and 12,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.67, 38,056.68 and 12,031.69 is: 18,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.67 : 38,056.68 = 12,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.67/38,056.68 = 12,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.67x = 38,056.68 × 12,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.67x = 457,886,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,886,176.19/25,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.40

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