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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.06, 38,999.50 and 7,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.06, 38,999.50 and 7,278.06 is: 10,917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.06 : 38,999.50 = 7,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.06/38,999.50 = 7,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.06x = 38,999.50 × 7,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.06x = 283,840,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,840,700.97/25,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.76

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