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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.41, 38,345.51 and 8,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.41, 38,345.51 and 8,033.24 is: 12,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.41 : 38,345.51 = 8,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.41/38,345.51 = 8,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.41x = 38,345.51 × 8,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.41x = 308,038,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,038,650.23/25,563.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.98

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