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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,370.33, 38,044.46 and 12,047.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,370.33, 38,044.46 and 12,047.16 is: 18,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,370.33 : 38,044.46 = 12,047.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,370.33/38,044.46 = 12,047.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,370.33x = 38,044.46 × 12,047.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,370.33x = 458,327,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,327,636.50/25,370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,065.50

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