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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,538.56, 38,307.03 and 7,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,538.56, 38,307.03 and 7,070.56 is: 10,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,538.56 : 38,307.03 = 7,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,538.56/38,307.03 = 7,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,538.56x = 38,307.03 × 7,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,538.56x = 270,852,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,852,154.04/25,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.62

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