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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.76, 37,739.60 and 6,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.76, 37,739.60 and 6,691.76 is: 10,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.76 : 37,739.60 = 6,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.76/37,739.60 = 6,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.76x = 37,739.60 × 6,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.76x = 252,544,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,544,345.70/25,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.63

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