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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,038.59, 37,555.44 and 6,570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,038.59, 37,555.44 and 6,570.59 is: 9,855.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,038.59 : 37,555.44 = 6,570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,038.59/37,555.44 = 6,570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,038.59x = 37,555.44 × 6,570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,038.59x = 246,761,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,761,398.51/25,038.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.24

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