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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.62, 38,450.92 and 7,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.62, 38,450.92 and 7,161.62 is: 10,744.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.62 : 38,450.92 = 7,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.62/38,450.92 = 7,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.62x = 38,450.92 × 7,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.62x = 275,370,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,370,877.69/25,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,744.24

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