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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,990.44, 38,989.50 and 7,520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,990.44, 38,989.50 and 7,520.04 is: 11,281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,990.44 : 38,989.50 = 7,520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,990.44/38,989.50 = 7,520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,990.44x = 38,989.50 × 7,520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,990.44x = 293,202,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,202,599.58/25,990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,281.17

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