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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,495.14, 38,240.26 and 6,775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,495.14, 38,240.26 and 6,775.62 is: 10,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,495.14 : 38,240.26 = 6,775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,495.14/38,240.26 = 6,775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,495.14x = 38,240.26 × 6,775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,495.14x = 259,101,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,101,470.46/25,495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.78

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