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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,755.02, 38,631.81 and 8,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,755.02, 38,631.81 and 8,225.90 is: 12,338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,755.02 : 38,631.81 = 8,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,755.02/38,631.81 = 8,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,755.02x = 38,631.81 × 8,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,755.02x = 317,781,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,781,405.88/25,755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,338.62

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