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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766.44, 38,647.77 and 8,231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,766.44, 38,647.77 and 8,231.56 is: 12,346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,766.44 : 38,647.77 = 8,231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,766.44/38,647.77 = 8,231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,766.44x = 38,647.77 × 8,231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,766.44x = 318,131,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,131,437.62/25,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.74

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