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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.68, 37,895.52 and 7,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.68, 37,895.52 and 7,747.60 is: 11,620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.68 : 37,895.52 = 7,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.68/37,895.52 = 7,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.68x = 37,895.52 × 7,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.68x = 293,599,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,599,330.75/25,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,620.48

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