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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.92, 38,261.52 and 12,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.92, 38,261.52 and 12,361.44 is: 18,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.92 : 38,261.52 = 12,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.92/38,261.52 = 12,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.92x = 38,261.52 × 12,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.92x = 472,967,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,967,483.79/25,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.99

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