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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.93, 38,950.44 and 8,194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.93, 38,950.44 and 8,194.33 is: 12,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.93 : 38,950.44 = 8,194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.93/38,950.44 = 8,194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.93x = 38,950.44 × 8,194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.93x = 319,172,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,172,759.01/25,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.35

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