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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.72, 38,269.80 and 7,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.72, 38,269.80 and 7,044.72 is: 10,567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.72 : 38,269.80 = 7,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.72/38,269.80 = 7,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.72x = 38,269.80 × 7,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.72x = 269,600,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,600,025.46/25,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.28

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