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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,409.61, 38,149.32 and 12,938.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,409.61, 38,149.32 and 12,938.01 is: 19,424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,409.61 : 38,149.32 = 12,938.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,409.61/38,149.32 = 12,938.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,409.61x = 38,149.32 × 12,938.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,409.61x = 493,576,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,576,155.93/25,409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.79

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