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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,930.52, 38,889.30 and 7,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,930.52, 38,889.30 and 7,462.52 is: 11,191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,930.52 : 38,889.30 = 7,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,930.52/38,889.30 = 7,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,930.52x = 38,889.30 × 7,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,930.52x = 290,212,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,212,179.04/25,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,191.92

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