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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,379.61, 38,047.53 and 12,241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,379.61, 38,047.53 and 12,241.21 is: 18,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,379.61 : 38,047.53 = 12,241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,379.61/38,047.53 = 12,241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,379.61x = 38,047.53 × 12,241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,379.61x = 465,747,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,747,804.71/25,379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.26

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