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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.63, 38,450.92 and 7,161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.63, 38,450.92 and 7,161.63 is: 10,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.63 : 38,450.92 = 7,161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.63/38,450.92 = 7,161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.63x = 38,450.92 × 7,161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.63x = 275,371,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,371,262.20/25,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,744.25

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