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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,378.08, 38,042.02 and 12,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,378.08, 38,042.02 and 12,027.62 is: 18,029.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,378.08 : 38,042.02 = 12,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,378.08/38,042.02 = 12,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,378.08x = 38,042.02 × 12,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,378.08x = 457,554,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,554,960.59/25,378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.53

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