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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.23, 38,444.55 and 8,093.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.23, 38,444.55 and 8,093.01 is: 12,140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.23 : 38,444.55 = 8,093.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.23/38,444.55 = 8,093.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.23x = 38,444.55 × 8,093.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.23x = 311,132,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,132,127.60/25,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.69

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