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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.18, 38,139.66 and 12,281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.18, 38,139.66 and 12,281.34 is: 18,427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.18 : 38,139.66 = 12,281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.18/38,139.66 = 12,281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.18x = 38,139.66 × 12,281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.18x = 468,406,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,406,131.94/25,419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.27

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