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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.08, 37,569.12 and 10,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.08, 37,569.12 and 10,251.68 is: 15,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.08 : 37,569.12 = 10,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.08/37,569.12 = 10,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.08x = 37,569.12 × 10,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.08x = 385,146,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,146,596.12/25,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.52

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