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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,829.65, 38,768.73 and 12,691.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,829.65, 38,768.73 and 12,691.45 is: 19,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,829.65 : 38,768.73 = 12,691.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,829.65/38,768.73 = 12,691.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,829.65x = 38,768.73 × 12,691.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,829.65x = 492,031,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,031,398.36/25,829.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.09

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