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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.80, 38,521.80 and 12,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.80, 38,521.80 and 12,530.40 is: 18,806.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.80 : 38,521.80 = 12,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.80/38,521.80 = 12,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.80x = 38,521.80 × 12,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.80x = 482,693,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,693,562.72/25,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.15

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