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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.20, 38,854.80 and 12,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.20, 38,854.80 and 12,079.20 is: 18,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.20 : 38,854.80 = 12,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.20/38,854.80 = 12,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.20x = 38,854.80 × 12,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.20x = 469,334,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,334,900.16/25,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.80

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