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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.09, 38,702.68 and 11,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.09, 38,702.68 and 11,029.82 is: 16,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.09 : 38,702.68 = 11,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.09/38,702.68 = 11,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.09x = 38,702.68 × 11,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.09x = 426,883,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,883,372.83/25,826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.16

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