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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.92, 38,761.86 and 7,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.92, 38,761.86 and 7,373.92 is: 11,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.92 : 38,761.86 = 7,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.92/38,761.86 = 7,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.92x = 38,761.86 × 7,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.92x = 285,826,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,826,854.69/25,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.59

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