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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.28, 38,041.04 and 12,209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.28, 38,041.04 and 12,209.54 is: 18,303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.28 : 38,041.04 = 12,209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.28/38,041.04 = 12,209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.28x = 38,041.04 × 12,209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.28x = 464,463,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,463,439.84/25,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.78

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