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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,485.24, 38,211.30 and 8,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,485.24, 38,211.30 and 8,844 is: 13,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,485.24 : 38,211.30 = 8,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,485.24/38,211.30 = 8,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,485.24x = 38,211.30 × 8,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,485.24x = 337,940,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,940,737.20/25,485.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.25

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