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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.05, 38,919.11 and 7,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.05, 38,919.11 and 7,226.14 is: 10,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.05 : 38,919.11 = 7,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.05/38,919.11 = 7,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.05x = 38,919.11 × 7,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.05x = 281,234,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,234,787.94/25,946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.22

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