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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.56, 38,945.90 and 9,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.56, 38,945.90 and 9,335.68 is: 13,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.56 : 38,945.90 = 9,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.56/38,945.90 = 9,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.56x = 38,945.90 × 9,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.56x = 363,586,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,586,459.71/25,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.10

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