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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,130.59, 37,696.93 and 8,492.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,130.59, 37,696.93 and 8,492.31 is: 12,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,130.59 : 37,696.93 = 8,492.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,130.59/37,696.93 = 8,492.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,130.59x = 37,696.93 × 8,492.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,130.59x = 320,133,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,133,994.38/25,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.82

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