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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.18, 38,388.96 and 8,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.18, 38,388.96 and 8,061.42 is: 12,093.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.18 : 38,388.96 = 8,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.18/38,388.96 = 8,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.18x = 38,388.96 × 8,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.18x = 309,469,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,469,529.92/25,590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.29

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