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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,940.88, 38,908.08 and 7,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,940.88, 38,908.08 and 7,222.32 is: 10,832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,940.88 : 38,908.08 = 7,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,940.88/38,908.08 = 7,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,940.88x = 38,908.08 × 7,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,940.88x = 281,006,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,006,604.35/25,940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.58

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