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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.60, 38,687.40 and 7,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.60, 38,687.40 and 7,323.60 is: 10,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.60 : 38,687.40 = 7,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.60/38,687.40 = 7,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.60x = 38,687.40 × 7,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.60x = 283,331,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,331,042.64/25,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.40

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