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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.25, 38,070.33 and 12,054.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.25, 38,070.33 and 12,054.61 is: 18,092.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.25 : 38,070.33 = 12,054.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.25/38,070.33 = 12,054.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.25x = 38,070.33 × 12,054.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.25x = 458,922,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,922,980.72/25,365.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,092.59

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