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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.11, 38,326.94 and 12,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.11, 38,326.94 and 12,041.39 is: 18,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.11 : 38,326.94 = 12,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.11/38,326.94 = 12,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.11x = 38,326.94 × 12,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.11x = 461,509,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,509,632.05/25,551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.21

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