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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.13, 38,703.26 and 7,082.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.13, 38,703.26 and 7,082.42 is: 10,623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.13 : 38,703.26 = 7,082.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.13/38,703.26 = 7,082.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.13x = 38,703.26 × 7,082.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.13x = 274,112,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,112,513.76/25,802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,623.64

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