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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,402.41, 38,104.97 and 6,682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,402.41, 38,104.97 and 6,682.50 is: 10,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,402.41 : 38,104.97 = 6,682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,402.41/38,104.97 = 6,682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,402.41x = 38,104.97 × 6,682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,402.41x = 254,636,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,636,428.61/25,402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.11

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