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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.35, 38,629.94 and 12,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.35, 38,629.94 and 12,248.84 is: 18,368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.35 : 38,629.94 = 12,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.35/38,629.94 = 12,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.35x = 38,629.94 × 12,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.35x = 473,171,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,171,954.27/25,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,368.94

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