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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.06, 37,555.53 and 10,982.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.06, 37,555.53 and 10,982.83 is: 16,478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.06 : 37,555.53 = 10,982.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.06/37,555.53 = 10,982.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.06x = 37,555.53 × 10,982.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.06x = 412,466,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,466,001.55/25,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,478.83

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