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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.34, 38,069.39 and 12,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.34, 38,069.39 and 12,045.92 is: 18,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.34 : 38,069.39 = 12,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.34/38,069.39 = 12,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.34x = 38,069.39 × 12,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.34x = 458,580,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,580,666.16/25,396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.96

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