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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.82, 38,651.33 and 8,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.82, 38,651.33 and 8,233.94 is: 12,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.82 : 38,651.33 = 8,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.82/38,651.33 = 8,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.82x = 38,651.33 × 8,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.82x = 318,252,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,252,559.47/25,768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.30

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