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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.32, 38,031.70 and 8,710.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.32, 38,031.70 and 8,710.59 is: 13,068.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.32 : 38,031.70 = 8,710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.32/38,031.70 = 8,710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.32x = 38,031.70 × 8,710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.32x = 331,278,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,278,545.70/25,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.02

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