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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.49, 38,159.31 and 7,909.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.49, 38,159.31 and 7,909.32 is: 11,864.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.49 : 38,159.31 = 7,909.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.49/38,159.31 = 7,909.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.49x = 38,159.31 × 7,909.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.49x = 301,814,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,814,193.77/25,439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,864.00

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