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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,756.38, 38,659.48 and 12,438.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,756.38, 38,659.48 and 12,438.71 is: 18,670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,756.38 : 38,659.48 = 12,438.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,756.38/38,659.48 = 12,438.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,756.38x = 38,659.48 × 12,438.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,756.38x = 480,874,060.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,874,060.47/25,756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.09

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