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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,483.88, 38,231.28 and 8,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,483.88, 38,231.28 and 8,844.44 is: 13,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,483.88 : 38,231.28 = 8,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,483.88/38,231.28 = 8,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,483.88x = 38,231.28 × 8,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,483.88x = 338,134,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,134,262.08/25,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.55

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