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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.26, 38,007.40 and 6,618.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.26, 38,007.40 and 6,618.26 is: 9,927.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.26 : 38,007.40 = 6,618.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.26/38,007.40 = 6,618.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.26x = 38,007.40 × 6,618.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.26x = 251,542,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,542,855.12/25,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.39

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