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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.36, 38,956.50 and 9,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.36, 38,956.50 and 9,332.94 is: 13,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.36 : 38,956.50 = 9,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.36/38,956.50 = 9,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.36x = 38,956.50 × 9,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.36x = 363,578,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,578,677.11/25,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.98

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