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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.25, 37,723.88 and 6,681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.25, 37,723.88 and 6,681.25 is: 10,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.25 : 37,723.88 = 6,681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.25/37,723.88 = 6,681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.25x = 37,723.88 × 6,681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.25x = 252,042,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,042,673.25/25,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.88

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