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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.57, 38,285.54 and 7,054.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.57, 38,285.54 and 7,054.25 is: 10,580.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.57 : 38,285.54 = 7,054.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.57/38,285.54 = 7,054.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.57x = 38,285.54 × 7,054.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.57x = 270,075,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,075,735.27/25,526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.18

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