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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.32, 38,030.20 and 8,709.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.32, 38,030.20 and 8,709.59 is: 13,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.32 : 38,030.20 = 8,709.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.32/38,030.20 = 8,709.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.32x = 38,030.20 × 8,709.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.32x = 331,227,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,227,449.62/25,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.52

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