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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.24, 38,988.72 and 7,273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.24, 38,988.72 and 7,273.26 is: 10,908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.24 : 38,988.72 = 7,273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.24/38,988.72 = 7,273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.24x = 38,988.72 × 7,273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.24x = 283,575,097.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,575,097.63/25,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.73

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