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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.74, 38,262.51 and 7,975.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.74, 38,262.51 and 7,975.89 is: 11,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.74 : 38,262.51 = 7,975.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.74/38,262.51 = 7,975.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.74x = 38,262.51 × 7,975.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.74x = 305,177,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,177,570.88/25,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,965.52

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