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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.59, 39,002.63 and 8,464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.59, 39,002.63 and 8,464.71 is: 12,698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.59 : 39,002.63 = 8,464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.59/39,002.63 = 8,464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.59x = 39,002.63 × 8,464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.59x = 330,145,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,145,952.19/25,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.12

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