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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.94, 38,326.38 and 7,082.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.94, 38,326.38 and 7,082.94 is: 10,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.94 : 38,326.38 = 7,082.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.94/38,326.38 = 7,082.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.94x = 38,326.38 × 7,082.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.94x = 271,463,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,463,449.96/25,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.40

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