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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.60, 38,350.26 and 8,034.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.60, 38,350.26 and 8,034.39 is: 12,053.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.60 : 38,350.26 = 8,034.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.60/38,350.26 = 8,034.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.60x = 38,350.26 × 8,034.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.60x = 308,120,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,120,945.44/25,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.11

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