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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.72, 37,577.98 and 8,410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.72, 37,577.98 and 8,410.84 is: 12,616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.72 : 37,577.98 = 8,410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.72/37,577.98 = 8,410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.72x = 37,577.98 × 8,410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.72x = 316,062,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,062,246.56/25,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.89

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