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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,087.19, 37,634.64 and 8,445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,087.19, 37,634.64 and 8,445.91 is: 12,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,087.19 : 37,634.64 = 8,445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,087.19/37,634.64 = 8,445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,087.19x = 37,634.64 × 8,445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,087.19x = 317,858,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,858,880.48/25,087.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.17

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