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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.61, 37,967.46 and 8,671.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.61, 37,967.46 and 8,671.78 is: 13,007.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.61 : 37,967.46 = 8,671.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.61/37,967.46 = 8,671.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.61x = 37,967.46 × 8,671.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.61x = 329,245,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,245,460.28/25,311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.69

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