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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.72, 38,788.08 and 8,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.72, 38,788.08 and 8,329.92 is: 12,494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.72 : 38,788.08 = 8,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.72/38,788.08 = 8,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.72x = 38,788.08 × 8,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.72x = 323,101,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,101,603.35/25,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.88

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