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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.89, 38,531.85 and 12,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.89, 38,531.85 and 12,522.08 is: 18,791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.89 : 38,531.85 = 12,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.89/38,531.85 = 12,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.89x = 38,531.85 × 12,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.89x = 482,498,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,498,957.62/25,676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.18

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