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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,750.08, 38,632.50 and 12,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,750.08, 38,632.50 and 12,606.30 is: 18,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,750.08 : 38,632.50 = 12,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,750.08/38,632.50 = 12,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,750.08x = 38,632.50 × 12,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,750.08x = 487,012,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,012,884.75/25,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.06

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