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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.08, 37,624.98 and 8,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.08, 37,624.98 and 8,442.04 is: 12,663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.08 : 37,624.98 = 8,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.08/37,624.98 = 8,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.08x = 37,624.98 × 8,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.08x = 317,631,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,631,586.16/25,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.69

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