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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,776.09, 38,655.90 and 8,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,776.09, 38,655.90 and 8,241.75 is: 12,359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,776.09 : 38,655.90 = 8,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,776.09/38,655.90 = 8,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,776.09x = 38,655.90 × 8,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,776.09x = 318,592,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,592,263.83/25,776.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.99

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