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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.54, 38,339.88 and 12,409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.54, 38,339.88 and 12,409.38 is: 18,613.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.54 : 38,339.88 = 12,409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.54/38,339.88 = 12,409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.54x = 38,339.88 × 12,409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.54x = 475,774,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,774,140.07/25,560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,613.62

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