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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.44, 38,963.40 and 12,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.44, 38,963.40 and 12,452.76 is: 18,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.44 : 38,963.40 = 12,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.44/38,963.40 = 12,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.44x = 38,963.40 × 12,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.44x = 485,201,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,201,868.98/25,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.29

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