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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.11, 38,329.94 and 12,043.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.11, 38,329.94 and 12,043.39 is: 18,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.11 : 38,329.94 = 12,043.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.11/38,329.94 = 12,043.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.11x = 38,329.94 × 12,043.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.11x = 461,622,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,622,416.10/25,553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,065.21

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