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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.63, 38,705.94 and 7,331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.63, 38,705.94 and 7,331.63 is: 10,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.63 : 38,705.94 = 7,331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.63/38,705.94 = 7,331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.63x = 38,705.94 × 7,331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.63x = 283,777,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,777,437.35/25,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.29

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