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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,400.68, 38,075.92 and 12,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,400.68, 38,075.92 and 12,050.24 is: 18,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,400.68 : 38,075.92 = 12,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,400.68/38,075.92 = 12,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,400.68x = 38,075.92 × 12,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,400.68x = 458,823,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,823,753.72/25,400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.45

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