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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.70, 37,588.22 and 8,419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.70, 37,588.22 and 8,419.86 is: 12,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.70 : 37,588.22 = 8,419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.70/37,588.22 = 8,419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.70x = 37,588.22 × 8,419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.70x = 316,487,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,487,550.05/25,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.34

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