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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.33, 38,030.49 and 8,706.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.33, 38,030.49 and 8,706.33 is: 13,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.33 : 38,030.49 = 8,706.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.33/38,030.49 = 8,706.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.33x = 38,030.49 × 8,706.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.33x = 331,105,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,105,996.00/25,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.21

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