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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.06, 38,664.14 and 8,001.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.06, 38,664.14 and 8,001.81 is: 12,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.06 : 38,664.14 = 8,001.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.06/38,664.14 = 8,001.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.06x = 38,664.14 × 8,001.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.06x = 309,383,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,383,062.08/25,772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.59

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