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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,761.69, 38,644.90 and 7,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,761.69, 38,644.90 and 7,992.48 is: 11,989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,761.69 : 38,644.90 = 7,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,761.69/38,644.90 = 7,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,761.69x = 38,644.90 × 7,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,761.69x = 308,868,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,868,590.35/25,761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.45

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