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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.40, 38,159.70 and 7,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.40, 38,159.70 and 7,905.40 is: 11,859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.40 : 38,159.70 = 7,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.40/38,159.70 = 7,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.40x = 38,159.70 × 7,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.40x = 301,667,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,667,692.38/25,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.22

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