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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.82, 38,704.90 and 7,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.82, 38,704.90 and 7,335.82 is: 11,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.82 : 38,704.90 = 7,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.82/38,704.90 = 7,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.82x = 38,704.90 × 7,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.82x = 283,932,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,932,179.52/25,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.49

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