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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542.94, 38,314.82 and 8,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542.94, 38,314.82 and 8,012.92 is: 12,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542.94 : 38,314.82 = 8,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542.94/38,314.82 = 8,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542.94x = 38,314.82 × 8,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542.94x = 307,013,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,013,587.47/25,542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,019.51

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