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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,733.51, 38,594.85 and 7,261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,733.51, 38,594.85 and 7,261.19 is: 10,890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,733.51 : 38,594.85 = 7,261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,733.51/38,594.85 = 7,261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,733.51x = 38,594.85 × 7,261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,733.51x = 280,244,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,244,538.87/25,733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.26

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