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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,690.50, 38,535.76 and 7,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,690.50, 38,535.76 and 7,222.50 is: 10,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,690.50 : 38,535.76 = 7,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,690.50/38,535.76 = 7,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,690.50x = 38,535.76 × 7,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,690.50x = 278,324,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,324,526.60/25,690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.75

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