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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.06, 38,686.26 and 12,288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.06, 38,686.26 and 12,288.48 is: 18,439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.06 : 38,686.26 = 12,288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.06/38,686.26 = 12,288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.06x = 38,686.26 × 12,288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.06x = 475,395,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,395,332.28/25,782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,439.00

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