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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.39, 38,397.58 and 8,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.39, 38,397.58 and 8,069.59 is: 12,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.39 : 38,397.58 = 8,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.39/38,397.58 = 8,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.39x = 38,397.58 × 8,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.39x = 309,852,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,852,727.59/25,598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.38

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