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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,485.92, 38,228.52 and 12,339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,485.92, 38,228.52 and 12,339.44 is: 18,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,485.92 : 38,228.52 = 12,339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,485.92/38,228.52 = 12,339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,485.92x = 38,228.52 × 12,339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,485.92x = 471,718,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,718,528.83/25,485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,508.99

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