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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.49, 38,211.85 and 12,991.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.49, 38,211.85 and 12,991.66 is: 19,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.49 : 38,211.85 = 12,991.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.49/38,211.85 = 12,991.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.49x = 38,211.85 × 12,991.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.49x = 496,435,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,435,283.88/25,468.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.13

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