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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.51, 38,361.88 and 8,040.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.51, 38,361.88 and 8,040.33 is: 12,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.51 : 38,361.88 = 8,040.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.51/38,361.88 = 8,040.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.51x = 38,361.88 × 8,040.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.51x = 308,442,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,442,174.62/25,570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.42

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