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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.08, 37,602.96 and 10,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.08, 37,602.96 and 10,278.08 is: 15,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.08 : 37,602.96 = 10,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.08/37,602.96 = 10,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.08x = 37,602.96 × 10,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.08x = 386,486,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,486,231.12/25,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.16

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