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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,589.59, 38,385.76 and 8,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,589.59, 38,385.76 and 8,060.79 is: 12,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,589.59 : 38,385.76 = 8,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,589.59/38,385.76 = 8,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,589.59x = 38,385.76 × 8,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,589.59x = 309,419,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,419,550.35/25,589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.62

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