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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.58, 38,952.11 and 8,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.58, 38,952.11 and 8,190.20 is: 12,286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.58 : 38,952.11 = 8,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.58/38,952.11 = 8,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.58x = 38,952.11 × 8,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.58x = 319,025,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,025,571.32/25,965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.48

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