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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.32, 38,027.28 and 12,188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.32, 38,027.28 and 12,188.48 is: 18,274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.32 : 38,027.28 = 12,188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.32/38,027.28 = 12,188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.32x = 38,027.28 × 12,188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.32x = 463,494,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,494,741.73/25,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,274.93

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