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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.44, 38,994.66 and 8,468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.44, 38,994.66 and 8,468.04 is: 12,702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.44 : 38,994.66 = 8,468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.44/38,994.66 = 8,468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.44x = 38,994.66 × 8,468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.44x = 330,208,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,208,340.67/25,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.06

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