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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.64, 38,925.48 and 8,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.64, 38,925.48 and 8,429.48 is: 12,642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.64 : 38,925.48 = 8,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.64/38,925.48 = 8,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.64x = 38,925.48 × 8,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.64x = 328,121,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,121,555.15/25,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.12

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