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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.58, 38,541.96 and 7,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.58, 38,541.96 and 7,226.58 is: 10,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.58 : 38,541.96 = 7,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.58/38,541.96 = 7,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.58x = 38,541.96 × 7,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.58x = 278,526,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,526,557.30/25,694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.90

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