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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.73, 38,958.35 and 8,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.73, 38,958.35 and 8,194.35 is: 12,292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.73 : 38,958.35 = 8,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.73/38,958.35 = 8,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.73x = 38,958.35 × 8,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.73x = 319,238,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,238,355.32/25,969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.71

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