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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.06, 38,141.28 and 6,705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.06, 38,141.28 and 6,705.96 is: 10,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.06 : 38,141.28 = 6,705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.06/38,141.28 = 6,705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.06x = 38,141.28 × 6,705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.06x = 255,773,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,773,898.03/25,426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.52

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