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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,040.59, 37,558.44 and 6,572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,040.59, 37,558.44 and 6,572.59 is: 9,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,040.59 : 37,558.44 = 6,572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,040.59/37,558.44 = 6,572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,040.59x = 37,558.44 × 6,572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,040.59x = 246,856,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,856,227.16/25,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.24

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