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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.64, 38,351.99 and 8,037.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.64, 38,351.99 and 8,037.37 is: 12,054.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.64 : 38,351.99 = 8,037.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.64/38,351.99 = 8,037.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.64x = 38,351.99 × 8,037.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.64x = 308,249,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,249,058.08/25,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.33

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