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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.08, 38,678.40 and 11,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.08, 38,678.40 and 11,008.08 is: 16,507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.08 : 38,678.40 = 11,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.08/38,678.40 = 11,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.08x = 38,678.40 × 11,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.08x = 425,774,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,774,921.47/25,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,507.97

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