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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.46, 38,984.76 and 7,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.46, 38,984.76 and 7,273.32 is: 10,908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.46 : 38,984.76 = 7,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.46/38,984.76 = 7,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.46x = 38,984.76 × 7,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.46x = 283,548,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,548,634.60/25,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.04

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