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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,769.64, 38,661.84 and 12,625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,769.64, 38,661.84 and 12,625.86 is: 18,942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,769.64 : 38,661.84 = 12,625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,769.64/38,661.84 = 12,625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,769.64x = 38,661.84 × 12,625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,769.64x = 488,138,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,138,979.18/25,769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.41

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