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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.94, 38,029.98 and 7,819.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.94, 38,029.98 and 7,819.14 is: 11,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.94 : 38,029.98 = 7,819.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.94/38,029.98 = 7,819.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.94x = 38,029.98 × 7,819.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.94x = 297,361,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,361,737.82/25,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.27

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