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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.24, 38,691.68 and 7,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.24, 38,691.68 and 7,326.24 is: 10,989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.24 : 38,691.68 = 7,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.24/38,691.68 = 7,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.24x = 38,691.68 × 7,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.24x = 283,464,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,464,533.68/25,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.45

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