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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.44, 37,899.48 and 7,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.44, 37,899.48 and 7,731.44 is: 11,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.44 : 37,899.48 = 7,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.44/37,899.48 = 7,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.44x = 37,899.48 × 7,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.44x = 293,017,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,017,555.65/25,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.48

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