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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.93, 38,844.80 and 7,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.93, 38,844.80 and 7,174.46 is: 10,761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.93 : 38,844.80 = 7,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.93/38,844.80 = 7,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.93x = 38,844.80 × 7,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.93x = 278,690,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,690,233.71/25,895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.93

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