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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.54, 37,586.28 and 10,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.54, 37,586.28 and 10,266.48 is: 15,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.54 : 37,586.28 = 10,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.54/37,586.28 = 10,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.54x = 37,586.28 × 10,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.54x = 385,878,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,878,791.89/25,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.71

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