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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.41, 38,301.57 and 8,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.41, 38,301.57 and 8,005.62 is: 12,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.41 : 38,301.57 = 8,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.41/38,301.57 = 8,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.41x = 38,301.57 × 8,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.41x = 306,627,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,627,814.82/25,534.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.42

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