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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,043.82, 37,565.61 and 10,252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,043.82, 37,565.61 and 10,252.73 is: 15,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,043.82 : 37,565.61 = 10,252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,043.82/37,565.61 = 10,252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,043.82x = 37,565.61 × 10,252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,043.82x = 385,150,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,150,112.08/25,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,379.05

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