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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.96, 38,363.97 and 8,041.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.96, 38,363.97 and 8,041.79 is: 12,064.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.96 : 38,363.97 = 8,041.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.96/38,363.97 = 8,041.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.96x = 38,363.97 × 8,041.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.96x = 308,514,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,514,798.49/25,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.58

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