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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,980.62, 38,955.36 and 12,627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,980.62, 38,955.36 and 12,627.32 is: 18,933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,980.62 : 38,955.36 = 12,627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,980.62/38,955.36 = 12,627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,980.62x = 38,955.36 × 12,627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,980.62x = 491,901,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,901,652.03/25,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.40

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