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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.72, 37,898.88 and 7,732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.72, 37,898.88 and 7,732.27 is: 11,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.72 : 37,898.88 = 7,732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.72/37,898.88 = 7,732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.72x = 37,898.88 × 7,732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.72x = 293,044,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,044,372.86/25,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.96

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