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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,549.69, 38,324.87 and 8,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,549.69, 38,324.87 and 8,019.51 is: 12,029.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,549.69 : 38,324.87 = 8,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,549.69/38,324.87 = 8,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,549.69x = 38,324.87 × 8,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,549.69x = 307,346,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,346,870.39/25,549.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.38

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