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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.23, 38,120.00 and 12,079.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.23, 38,120.00 and 12,079.81 is: 18,107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.23 : 38,120.00 = 12,079.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.23/38,120.00 = 12,079.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.23x = 38,120.00 × 12,079.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.23x = 460,482,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,482,296.80/25,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,107.67

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