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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.98, 38,306.97 and 8,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.98, 38,306.97 and 8,009.18 is: 12,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.98 : 38,306.97 = 8,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.98/38,306.97 = 8,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.98x = 38,306.97 × 8,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.98x = 306,807,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,807,226.45/25,537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.76

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