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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.88, 38,359.92 and 8,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.88, 38,359.92 and 8,046.72 is: 12,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.88 : 38,359.92 = 8,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.88/38,359.92 = 8,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.88x = 38,359.92 × 8,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.88x = 308,671,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,671,535.46/25,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.74

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