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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.63, 38,589.05 and 7,257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.63, 38,589.05 and 7,257.31 is: 10,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.63 : 38,589.05 = 7,257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.63/38,589.05 = 7,257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.63x = 38,589.05 × 7,257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.63x = 280,052,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,052,698.46/25,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,884.44

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