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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.68, 37,895.94 and 8,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.68, 37,895.94 and 8,836.68 is: 13,260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.68 : 37,895.94 = 8,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.68/37,895.94 = 8,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.68x = 37,895.94 × 8,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.68x = 334,874,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,874,295.08/25,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.94

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