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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,036.59, 37,552.45 and 6,568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,036.59, 37,552.45 and 6,568.59 is: 9,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,036.59 : 37,552.45 = 6,568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,036.59/37,552.45 = 6,568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,036.59x = 37,552.45 × 6,568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,036.59x = 246,666,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,666,647.55/25,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.25

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