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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,920.72, 38,879.82 and 7,200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,920.72, 38,879.82 and 7,200.63 is: 10,800.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,920.72 : 38,879.82 = 7,200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,920.72/38,879.82 = 7,200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,920.72x = 38,879.82 × 7,200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,920.72x = 279,959,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,959,198.29/25,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,800.59

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