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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,650.23, 38,481.27 and 8,120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,650.23, 38,481.27 and 8,120.06 is: 12,181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,650.23 : 38,481.27 = 8,120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,650.23/38,481.27 = 8,120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,650.23x = 38,481.27 × 8,120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,650.23x = 312,470,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,470,057.33/25,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.96

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