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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,779.59, 38,661.15 and 8,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,779.59, 38,661.15 and 8,245.25 is: 12,365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,779.59 : 38,661.15 = 8,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,779.59/38,661.15 = 8,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,779.59x = 38,661.15 × 8,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,779.59x = 318,770,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,770,847.04/25,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.24

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