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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,109.82, 37,638.45 and 8,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,109.82, 37,638.45 and 8,464.10 is: 12,687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,109.82 : 37,638.45 = 8,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,109.82/37,638.45 = 8,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,109.82x = 37,638.45 × 8,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,109.82x = 318,575,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,575,557.60/25,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.29

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