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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.62, 38,095.92 and 12,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.62, 38,095.92 and 12,242.44 is: 18,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.62 : 38,095.92 = 12,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.62/38,095.92 = 12,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.62x = 38,095.92 × 12,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.62x = 466,387,014.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,387,014.84/25,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.75

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