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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.52, 38,552.32 and 7,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.52, 38,552.32 and 7,233.52 is: 10,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.52 : 38,552.32 = 7,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.52/38,552.32 = 7,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.52x = 38,552.32 × 7,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.52x = 278,868,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,868,977.77/25,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.29

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