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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.76, 38,277.34 and 7,048.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.76, 38,277.34 and 7,048.76 is: 10,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.76 : 38,277.34 = 7,048.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.76/38,277.34 = 7,048.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.76x = 38,277.34 × 7,048.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.76x = 269,807,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,807,783.10/25,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.75

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