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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.21, 37,582.82 and 10,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.21, 37,582.82 and 10,261.44 is: 15,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.21 : 37,582.82 = 10,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.21/37,582.82 = 10,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.21x = 37,582.82 × 10,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.21x = 385,653,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,653,801.15/25,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.16

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