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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,085.78, 37,630.56 and 8,445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,085.78, 37,630.56 and 8,445.86 is: 12,669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,085.78 : 37,630.56 = 8,445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,085.78/37,630.56 = 8,445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,085.78x = 37,630.56 × 8,445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,085.78x = 317,822,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,822,441.48/25,085.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.43

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