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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.75, 38,271.33 and 7,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.75, 38,271.33 and 7,044.75 is: 10,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.75 : 38,271.33 = 7,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.75/38,271.33 = 7,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.75x = 38,271.33 × 7,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.75x = 269,611,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,611,952.02/25,512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.73

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