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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.08, 38,019.14 and 6,882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.08, 38,019.14 and 6,882.52 is: 10,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.08 : 38,019.14 = 6,882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.08/38,019.14 = 6,882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.08x = 38,019.14 × 6,882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.08x = 261,667,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,667,491.43/25,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.56

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