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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.31, 38,061.87 and 12,040.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.31, 38,061.87 and 12,040.89 is: 18,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.31 : 38,061.87 = 12,040.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.31/38,061.87 = 12,040.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.31x = 38,061.87 × 12,040.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.31x = 458,298,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,298,789.86/25,391.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.43

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