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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.05, 38,429.83 and 8,093.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.05, 38,429.83 and 8,093.65 is: 12,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.05 : 38,429.83 = 8,093.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.05/38,429.83 = 8,093.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.05x = 38,429.83 × 8,093.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.05x = 311,037,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,037,593.58/25,622.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.45

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