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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.52, 38,972.10 and 8,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.52, 38,972.10 and 8,444.50 is: 12,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.52 : 38,972.10 = 8,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.52/38,972.10 = 8,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.52x = 38,972.10 × 8,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.52x = 329,099,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,099,898.45/25,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.11

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