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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.40, 38,127.30 and 12,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.40, 38,127.30 and 12,281.80 is: 18,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.40 : 38,127.30 = 12,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.40/38,127.30 = 12,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.40x = 38,127.30 × 12,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.40x = 468,271,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,271,873.14/25,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.48

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