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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.67, 37,559.43 and 8,168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.67, 37,559.43 and 8,168.59 is: 12,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.67 : 37,559.43 = 8,168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.67/37,559.43 = 8,168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.67x = 37,559.43 × 8,168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.67x = 306,807,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,807,584.30/25,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.82

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