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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.32, 38,945.88 and 8,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.32, 38,945.88 and 8,435.52 is: 12,650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.32 : 38,945.88 = 8,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.32/38,945.88 = 8,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.32x = 38,945.88 × 8,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.32x = 328,528,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,528,749.66/25,969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.65

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