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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.82, 37,573.56 and 10,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.82, 37,573.56 and 10,255.08 is: 15,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.82 : 37,573.56 = 10,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.82/37,573.56 = 10,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.82x = 37,573.56 × 10,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.82x = 385,319,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,319,863.68/25,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.14

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