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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.70, 38,891.10 and 8,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.70, 38,891.10 and 8,392.26 is: 12,589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.70 : 38,891.10 = 8,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.70/38,891.10 = 8,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.70x = 38,891.10 × 8,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.70x = 326,384,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,384,222.89/25,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,589.70

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