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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.63, 38,657.47 and 7,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.63, 38,657.47 and 7,050.28 is: 10,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.63 : 38,657.47 = 7,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.63/38,657.47 = 7,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.63x = 38,657.47 × 7,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.63x = 272,545,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,545,987.59/25,771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.43

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