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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,424.62, 38,087.26 and 12,078.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,424.62, 38,087.26 and 12,078.62 is: 18,094.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,424.62 : 38,087.26 = 12,078.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,424.62/38,087.26 = 12,078.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,424.62x = 38,087.26 × 12,078.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,424.62x = 460,041,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,041,530.52/25,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,094.33

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