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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.89, 38,445.28 and 8,098.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.89, 38,445.28 and 8,098.82 is: 12,146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.89 : 38,445.28 = 8,098.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.89/38,445.28 = 8,098.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.89x = 38,445.28 × 8,098.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.89x = 311,361,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,361,402.57/25,632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.95

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