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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.59, 38,617.35 and 7,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.59, 38,617.35 and 7,026.57 is: 10,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.59 : 38,617.35 = 7,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.59/38,617.35 = 7,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.59x = 38,617.35 × 7,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.59x = 271,347,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,347,512.99/25,744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,539.98

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