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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.49, 38,156.31 and 7,907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.49, 38,156.31 and 7,907.32 is: 11,861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.49 : 38,156.31 = 7,907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.49/38,156.31 = 7,907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.49x = 38,156.31 × 7,907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.49x = 301,714,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,714,153.19/25,437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.00

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