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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.49, 38,594.52 and 9,077.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.49, 38,594.52 and 9,077.83 is: 13,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.49 : 38,594.52 = 9,077.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.49/38,594.52 = 9,077.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.49x = 38,594.52 × 9,077.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.49x = 350,354,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,354,491.49/25,729.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.85

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