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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,485.93, 38,228.90 and 7,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,485.93, 38,228.90 and 7,957.26 is: 11,935.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,485.93 : 38,228.90 = 7,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,485.93/38,228.90 = 7,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,485.93x = 38,228.90 × 7,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,485.93x = 304,197,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,197,257.03/25,485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.89

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