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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.08, 37,904.96 and 8,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.08, 37,904.96 and 8,622.08 is: 12,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.08 : 37,904.96 = 8,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.08/37,904.96 = 8,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.08x = 37,904.96 × 8,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.08x = 326,819,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,819,597.52/25,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.07

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