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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.63, 38,092.59 and 12,074.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.63, 38,092.59 and 12,074.93 is: 18,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.63 : 38,092.59 = 12,074.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.63/38,092.59 = 12,074.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.63x = 38,092.59 × 12,074.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.63x = 459,965,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,965,357.77/25,408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.72

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