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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.59, 38,384.26 and 8,059.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.59, 38,384.26 and 8,059.79 is: 12,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.59 : 38,384.26 = 8,059.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.59/38,384.26 = 8,059.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.59x = 38,384.26 × 8,059.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.59x = 309,369,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,369,074.91/25,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.12

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