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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.36, 38,717.88 and 8,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.36, 38,717.88 and 8,278.96 is: 12,418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.36 : 38,717.88 = 8,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.36/38,717.88 = 8,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.36x = 38,717.88 × 8,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.36x = 320,543,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,543,779.80/25,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.71

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