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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,780.40, 38,670.60 and 12,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,780.40, 38,670.60 and 12,658.40 is: 18,987.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,780.40 : 38,670.60 = 12,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,780.40/38,670.60 = 12,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,780.40x = 38,670.60 × 12,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,780.40x = 489,507,923.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,507,923.04/25,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.60

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