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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.81, 38,290.25 and 12,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.81, 38,290.25 and 12,381.12 is: 18,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.81 : 38,290.25 = 12,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.81/38,290.25 = 12,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.81x = 38,290.25 × 12,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.81x = 474,076,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,076,211.03/25,526.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.70

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