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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,040.34, 37,573.45 and 11,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,040.34, 37,573.45 and 11,010.20 is: 16,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,040.34 : 37,573.45 = 11,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,040.34/37,573.45 = 11,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,040.34x = 37,573.45 × 11,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,040.34x = 413,690,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,690,983.80/25,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,520.98

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