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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,508.63, 38,265.11 and 7,040.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,508.63, 38,265.11 and 7,040.63 is: 10,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,508.63 : 38,265.11 = 7,040.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,508.63/38,265.11 = 7,040.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,508.63x = 38,265.11 × 7,040.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,508.63x = 269,410,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,410,254.89/25,508.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.54

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