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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.55, 37,629.61 and 8,442.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.55, 37,629.61 and 8,442.15 is: 12,665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.55 : 37,629.61 = 8,442.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.55/37,629.61 = 8,442.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.55x = 37,629.61 × 8,442.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.55x = 317,674,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,674,812.06/25,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.17

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