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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.72, 38,265.30 and 7,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.72, 38,265.30 and 7,041.72 is: 10,562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.72 : 38,265.30 = 7,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.72/38,265.30 = 7,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.72x = 38,265.30 × 7,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.72x = 269,453,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,453,528.32/25,509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.78

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