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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.76, 38,932.08 and 8,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.76, 38,932.08 and 8,190.24 is: 12,282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.76 : 38,932.08 = 8,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.76/38,932.08 = 8,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.76x = 38,932.08 × 8,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.76x = 318,863,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,863,078.90/25,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.03

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