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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,485.21, 38,210.92 and 12,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,485.21, 38,210.92 and 12,160.26 is: 18,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,485.21 : 38,210.92 = 12,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,485.21/38,210.92 = 12,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,485.21x = 38,210.92 × 12,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,485.21x = 464,654,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,654,722.04/25,485.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.33

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