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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.15, 38,089.11 and 12,058.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.15, 38,089.11 and 12,058.29 is: 18,087.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.15 : 38,089.11 = 12,058.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.15/38,089.11 = 12,058.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.15x = 38,089.11 × 12,058.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.15x = 459,289,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,289,534.22/25,392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.86

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