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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.90, 38,194.36 and 7,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.90, 38,194.36 and 7,932.72 is: 11,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.90 : 38,194.36 = 7,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.90/38,194.36 = 7,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.90x = 38,194.36 × 7,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.90x = 302,985,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,985,163.46/25,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.08

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