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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.09, 38,956.02 and 9,332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.09, 38,956.02 and 9,332.61 is: 13,995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.09 : 38,956.02 = 9,332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.09/38,956.02 = 9,332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.09x = 38,956.02 × 9,332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.09x = 363,561,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,561,341.81/25,977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.46

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