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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.59, 38,283.89 and 7,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.59, 38,283.89 and 7,054.59 is: 10,581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.59 : 38,283.89 = 7,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.59/38,283.89 = 7,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.59x = 38,283.89 × 7,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.59x = 270,077,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,077,295.53/25,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.89

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