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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.50, 38,327.60 and 8,021.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.50, 38,327.60 and 8,021.33 is: 12,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.50 : 38,327.60 = 8,021.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.50/38,327.60 = 8,021.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.50x = 38,327.60 × 8,021.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.50x = 307,438,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,438,287.60/25,551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.10

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