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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.76, 38,339.74 and 8,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.76, 38,339.74 and 8,029.24 is: 12,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.76 : 38,339.74 = 8,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.76/38,339.74 = 8,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.76x = 38,339.74 × 8,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.76x = 307,838,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,838,974.00/25,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.36

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