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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,679.74, 38,519.30 and 8,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,679.74, 38,519.30 and 8,149.72 is: 12,224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,679.74 : 38,519.30 = 8,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,679.74/38,519.30 = 8,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,679.74x = 38,519.30 × 8,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,679.74x = 313,921,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,921,509.60/25,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.48

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