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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.28, 38,322.90 and 8,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.28, 38,322.90 and 8,014.26 is: 12,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.28 : 38,322.90 = 8,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.28/38,322.90 = 8,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.28x = 38,322.90 × 8,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.28x = 307,129,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,129,684.55/25,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.42

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