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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.63, 38,447.92 and 7,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.63, 38,447.92 and 7,159.63 is: 10,741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.63 : 38,447.92 = 7,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.63/38,447.92 = 7,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.63x = 38,447.92 × 7,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.63x = 275,272,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,272,689.23/25,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.25

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