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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.70, 38,327.55 and 12,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.70, 38,327.55 and 12,429.70 is: 18,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.70 : 38,327.55 = 12,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.70/38,327.55 = 12,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.70x = 38,327.55 × 12,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.70x = 476,399,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,399,948.24/25,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.55

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