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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.94, 38,277.78 and 8,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.94, 38,277.78 and 8,882.74 is: 13,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.94 : 38,277.78 = 8,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.94/38,277.78 = 8,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.94x = 38,277.78 × 8,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.94x = 340,011,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,011,567.52/25,521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.32

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