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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.32, 38,062.98 and 7,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.32, 38,062.98 and 7,844.76 is: 11,767.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.32 : 38,062.98 = 7,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.32/38,062.98 = 7,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.32x = 38,062.98 × 7,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.32x = 298,594,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,594,942.98/25,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,767.14

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