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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,432.13, 38,148.20 and 7,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,432.13, 38,148.20 and 7,901.96 is: 11,852.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,432.13 : 38,148.20 = 7,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,432.13/38,148.20 = 7,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,432.13x = 38,148.20 × 7,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,432.13x = 301,445,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,445,550.47/25,432.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,852.94

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