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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.48, 38,166.32 and 12,294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.48, 38,166.32 and 12,294.82 is: 18,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.48 : 38,166.32 = 12,294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.48/38,166.32 = 12,294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.48x = 38,166.32 × 12,294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.48x = 469,248,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,248,034.46/25,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.21

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