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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.77, 38,341.82 and 8,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.77, 38,341.82 and 8,029.97 is: 12,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.77 : 38,341.82 = 8,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.77/38,341.82 = 8,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.77x = 38,341.82 × 8,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.77x = 307,883,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,883,636.49/25,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.10

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