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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,378.29, 38,045.55 and 12,212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,378.29, 38,045.55 and 12,212.55 is: 18,308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,378.29 : 38,045.55 = 12,212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,378.29/38,045.55 = 12,212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,378.29x = 38,045.55 × 12,212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,378.29x = 464,633,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,633,181.65/25,378.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.29

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