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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.37, 38,204.62 and 12,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.37, 38,204.62 and 12,977.20 is: 19,456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.37 : 38,204.62 = 12,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.37/38,204.62 = 12,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.37x = 38,204.62 × 12,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.37x = 495,788,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,788,994.66/25,481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.92

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