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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,750.42, 38,622.39 and 8,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,750.42, 38,622.39 and 8,218.78 is: 12,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,750.42 : 38,622.39 = 8,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,750.42/38,622.39 = 8,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,750.42x = 38,622.39 × 8,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,750.42x = 317,428,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,428,926.48/25,750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.14

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