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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.26, 38,482.89 and 12,336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.26, 38,482.89 and 12,336.58 is: 18,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.26 : 38,482.89 = 12,336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.26/38,482.89 = 12,336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.26x = 38,482.89 × 12,336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.26x = 474,747,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,747,251.12/25,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.06

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