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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.76, 38,948.98 and 12,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.76, 38,948.98 and 12,111.76 is: 18,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.76 : 38,948.98 = 12,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.76/38,948.98 = 12,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.76x = 38,948.98 × 12,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.76x = 471,740,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,740,698.00/25,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,169.90

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