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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.06, 38,926.62 and 7,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.06, 38,926.62 and 7,231.14 is: 10,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.06 : 38,926.62 = 7,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.06/38,926.62 = 7,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.06x = 38,926.62 × 7,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.06x = 281,483,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,483,838.95/25,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.72

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