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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,499.52, 38,226.24 and 9,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,499.52, 38,226.24 and 9,079.68 is: 13,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,499.52 : 38,226.24 = 9,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,499.52/38,226.24 = 9,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,499.52x = 38,226.24 × 9,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,499.52x = 347,082,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,082,026.80/25,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.32

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