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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.59, 38,998.13 and 8,461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.59, 38,998.13 and 8,461.71 is: 12,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.59 : 38,998.13 = 8,461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.59/38,998.13 = 8,461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.59x = 38,998.13 × 8,461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.59x = 329,990,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,990,824.29/25,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.62

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