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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.30, 38,741.22 and 11,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.30, 38,741.22 and 11,026.98 is: 16,540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.30 : 38,741.22 = 11,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.30/38,741.22 = 11,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.30x = 38,741.22 × 11,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.30x = 427,198,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,198,658.12/25,827.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,540.59

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