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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.35, 38,015.60 and 12,038.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.35, 38,015.60 and 12,038.29 is: 18,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.35 : 38,015.60 = 12,038.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.35/38,015.60 = 12,038.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.35x = 38,015.60 × 12,038.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.35x = 457,642,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,642,662.09/25,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.04

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