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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.92, 38,200.02 and 12,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.92, 38,200.02 and 12,320.44 is: 18,480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.92 : 38,200.02 = 12,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.92/38,200.02 = 12,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.92x = 38,200.02 × 12,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.92x = 470,641,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,641,054.41/25,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.49

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