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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.77, 38,651.07 and 7,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.77, 38,651.07 and 7,998.72 is: 11,997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.77 : 38,651.07 = 7,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.77/38,651.07 = 7,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.77x = 38,651.07 × 7,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.77x = 309,158,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,158,971.68/25,768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.43

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