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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.72, 38,360.94 and 8,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.72, 38,360.94 and 8,035.84 is: 12,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.72 : 38,360.94 = 8,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.72/38,360.94 = 8,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.72x = 38,360.94 × 8,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.72x = 308,262,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,262,376.09/25,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.29

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