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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.06, 38,287.58 and 7,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.06, 38,287.58 and 7,996.26 is: 11,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.06 : 38,287.58 = 7,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.06/38,287.58 = 7,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.06x = 38,287.58 × 7,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.06x = 306,157,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,157,444.45/25,525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.39

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