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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.76, 38,593.72 and 7,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.76, 38,593.72 and 7,260.44 is: 10,889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.76 : 38,593.72 = 7,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.76/38,593.72 = 7,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.76x = 38,593.72 × 7,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.76x = 280,207,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,207,388.44/25,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.13

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