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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,027.74, 37,541.46 and 10,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,027.74, 37,541.46 and 10,041.63 is: 15,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,027.74 : 37,541.46 = 10,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,027.74/37,541.46 = 10,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,027.74x = 37,541.46 × 10,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,027.74x = 376,977,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,977,450.98/25,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.38

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