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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.78, 37,591.83 and 8,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.78, 37,591.83 and 8,421.40 is: 12,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.78 : 37,591.83 = 8,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.78/37,591.83 = 8,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.78x = 37,591.83 × 8,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.78x = 316,575,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,575,837.16/25,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.32

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