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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.88, 38,026.32 and 6,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.88, 38,026.32 and 6,882.88 is: 10,324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.88 : 38,026.32 = 6,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.88/38,026.32 = 6,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.88x = 38,026.32 × 6,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.88x = 261,730,407.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,730,407.27/25,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.31

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