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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,987.75, 38,988.12 and 7,519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,987.75, 38,988.12 and 7,519.75 is: 11,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,987.75 : 38,988.12 = 7,519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,987.75/38,988.12 = 7,519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,987.75x = 38,988.12 × 7,519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,987.75x = 293,180,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,180,915.37/25,987.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.50

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