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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.60, 38,946.90 and 7,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.60, 38,946.90 and 7,244.60 is: 10,866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.60 : 38,946.90 = 7,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.60/38,946.90 = 7,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.60x = 38,946.90 × 7,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.60x = 282,154,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,154,711.74/25,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.90

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