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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,919.78, 38,871.84 and 7,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,919.78, 38,871.84 and 7,195.28 is: 10,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,919.78 : 38,871.84 = 7,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,919.78/38,871.84 = 7,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,919.78x = 38,871.84 × 7,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,919.78x = 279,693,772.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,693,772.92/25,919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,790.75

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