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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.20, 38,661.30 and 12,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.20, 38,661.30 and 12,652.20 is: 18,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.20 : 38,661.30 = 12,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.20/38,661.30 = 12,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.20x = 38,661.30 × 12,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.20x = 489,150,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,150,499.86/25,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.30

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