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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.91, 38,317.38 and 7,076.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.91, 38,317.38 and 7,076.91 is: 10,615.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.91 : 38,317.38 = 7,076.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.91/38,317.38 = 7,076.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.91x = 38,317.38 × 7,076.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.91x = 271,168,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,168,649.70/25,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.37

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