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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.40, 38,644.18 and 8,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.40, 38,644.18 and 8,235.12 is: 12,346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.40 : 38,644.18 = 8,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.40/38,644.18 = 8,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.40x = 38,644.18 × 8,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.40x = 318,239,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,239,459.60/25,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.64

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