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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.26, 38,265.72 and 6,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.26, 38,265.72 and 6,790.19 is: 10,185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.26 : 38,265.72 = 6,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.26/38,265.72 = 6,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.26x = 38,265.72 × 6,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.26x = 259,831,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,831,284.01/25,510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.36

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