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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.89, 38,090.23 and 12,059.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.89, 38,090.23 and 12,059.03 is: 18,088.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.89 : 38,090.23 = 12,059.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.89/38,090.23 = 12,059.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.89x = 38,090.23 × 12,059.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.89x = 459,331,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,331,291.35/25,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,088.97

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