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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.20, 38,511.90 and 8,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.20, 38,511.90 and 8,140.20 is: 12,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.20 : 38,511.90 = 8,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.20/38,511.90 = 8,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.20x = 38,511.90 × 8,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.20x = 313,494,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,494,568.38/25,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.44

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