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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.11, 38,328.44 and 12,042.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.11, 38,328.44 and 12,042.39 is: 18,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.11 : 38,328.44 = 12,042.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.11/38,328.44 = 12,042.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.11x = 38,328.44 × 12,042.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.11x = 461,566,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,566,022.57/25,552.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.71

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