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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.26, 38,180.94 and 12,304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.26, 38,180.94 and 12,304.60 is: 18,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.26 : 38,180.94 = 12,304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.26/38,180.94 = 12,304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.26x = 38,180.94 × 12,304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.26x = 469,801,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,801,194.32/25,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,458.86

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