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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.26, 37,729.85 and 6,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.26, 37,729.85 and 6,685.26 is: 10,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.26 : 37,729.85 = 6,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.26/37,729.85 = 6,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.26x = 37,729.85 × 6,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.26x = 252,233,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,233,857.01/25,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.88

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