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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.64, 38,757.33 and 11,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.64, 38,757.33 and 11,044.50 is: 16,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.64 : 38,757.33 = 11,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.64/38,757.33 = 11,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.64x = 38,757.33 × 11,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.64x = 428,055,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,055,331.19/25,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,568.40

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