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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.96, 37,562.67 and 7,524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.96, 37,562.67 and 7,524.09 is: 11,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.96 : 37,562.67 = 7,524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.96/37,562.67 = 7,524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.96x = 37,562.67 × 7,524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.96x = 282,624,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,624,909.72/25,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,286.05

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