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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,549.93, 38,323.33 and 12,232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,549.93, 38,323.33 and 12,232.42 is: 18,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,549.93 : 38,323.33 = 12,232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,549.93/38,323.33 = 12,232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,549.93x = 38,323.33 × 12,232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,549.93x = 468,786,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,786,941.97/25,549.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.87

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