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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.20, 38,686.80 and 8,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.20, 38,686.80 and 8,261.60 is: 12,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.20 : 38,686.80 = 8,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.20/38,686.80 = 8,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.20x = 38,686.80 × 8,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.20x = 319,614,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,614,866.88/25,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.40

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