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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.73, 38,929.12 and 7,232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.73, 38,929.12 and 7,232.82 is: 10,849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.73 : 38,929.12 = 7,232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.73/38,929.12 = 7,232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.73x = 38,929.12 × 7,232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.73x = 281,567,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,567,317.72/25,952.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.24

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