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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,530.83, 38,296.26 and 8,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,530.83, 38,296.26 and 8,002.02 is: 12,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,530.83 : 38,296.26 = 8,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,530.83/38,296.26 = 8,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,530.83x = 38,296.26 × 8,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,530.83x = 306,447,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,447,438.45/25,530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.03

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