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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.36, 38,508.21 and 9,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.36, 38,508.21 and 9,029.48 is: 13,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.36 : 38,508.21 = 9,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.36/38,508.21 = 9,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.36x = 38,508.21 × 9,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.36x = 347,708,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,708,919.49/25,668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.21

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