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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.20, 38,135.10 and 12,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.20, 38,135.10 and 12,261.80 is: 18,397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.20 : 38,135.10 = 12,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.20/38,135.10 = 12,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.20x = 38,135.10 × 12,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.20x = 467,604,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,604,969.18/25,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,397.91

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