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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.42, 38,623.89 and 8,219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.42, 38,623.89 and 8,219.78 is: 12,328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.42 : 38,623.89 = 8,219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.42/38,623.89 = 8,219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.42x = 38,623.89 × 8,219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.42x = 317,479,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,479,878.54/25,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,328.64

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