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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.66, 38,317.01 and 7,076.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.66, 38,317.01 and 7,076.66 is: 10,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.66 : 38,317.01 = 7,076.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.66/38,317.01 = 7,076.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.66x = 38,317.01 × 7,076.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.66x = 271,156,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,156,416.60/25,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.99

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