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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.71, 38,990.72 and 8,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.71, 38,990.72 and 8,459.54 is: 12,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.71 : 38,990.72 = 8,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.71/38,990.72 = 8,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.71x = 38,990.72 × 8,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.71x = 329,843,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,843,555.47/25,989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.31

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