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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,390.62, 38,094.42 and 12,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,390.62, 38,094.42 and 12,241.44 is: 18,366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,390.62 : 38,094.42 = 12,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,390.62/38,094.42 = 12,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,390.62x = 38,094.42 × 12,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,390.62x = 466,330,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,330,556.76/25,390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.25

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