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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.88, 38,868.44 and 12,762.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.88, 38,868.44 and 12,762.36 is: 19,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.88 : 38,868.44 = 12,762.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.88/38,868.44 = 12,762.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.88x = 38,868.44 × 12,762.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.88x = 496,053,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,053,023.92/25,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,145.32

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