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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.73, 38,120.75 and 12,080.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.73, 38,120.75 and 12,080.31 is: 18,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.73 : 38,120.75 = 12,080.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.73/38,120.75 = 12,080.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.73x = 38,120.75 × 12,080.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.73x = 460,510,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,510,417.03/25,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,108.42

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