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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.62, 38,969.82 and 8,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.62, 38,969.82 and 8,451.46 is: 12,678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.62 : 38,969.82 = 8,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.62/38,969.82 = 8,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.62x = 38,969.82 × 8,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.62x = 329,351,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,351,874.94/25,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.78

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