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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.39, 38,442.20 and 8,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.39, 38,442.20 and 8,093.88 is: 12,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.39 : 38,442.20 = 8,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.39/38,442.20 = 8,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.39x = 38,442.20 × 8,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.39x = 311,146,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,146,513.27/25,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.12

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