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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.71, 38,119.11 and 12,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.71, 38,119.11 and 12,079.18 is: 18,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.71 : 38,119.11 = 12,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.71/38,119.11 = 12,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.71x = 38,119.11 × 12,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.71x = 460,447,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,447,591.13/25,429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.68

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