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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.68, 37,545.73 and 7,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.68, 37,545.73 and 7,503.50 is: 11,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.68 : 37,545.73 = 7,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.68/37,545.73 = 7,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.68x = 37,545.73 × 7,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.68x = 281,724,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,724,385.06/25,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,253.81

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