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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,087.69, 37,635.39 and 8,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,087.69, 37,635.39 and 8,446.41 is: 12,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,087.69 : 37,635.39 = 8,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,087.69/37,635.39 = 8,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,087.69x = 37,635.39 × 8,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,087.69x = 317,883,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,883,934.45/25,087.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.92

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