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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.55, 38,792.07 and 12,712.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.55, 38,792.07 and 12,712.25 is: 19,070.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.55 : 38,792.07 = 12,712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.55/38,792.07 = 12,712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.55x = 38,792.07 × 12,712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.55x = 493,134,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,134,297.90/25,858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,070.46

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