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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,012.87, 37,519.31 and 10,026.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,012.87, 37,519.31 and 10,026.83 is: 15,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,012.87 : 37,519.31 = 10,026.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,012.87/37,519.31 = 10,026.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,012.87x = 37,519.31 × 10,026.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,012.87x = 376,199,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,199,861.95/25,012.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.25

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