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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,064.55, 37,596.87 and 10,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,064.55, 37,596.87 and 10,270.82 is: 15,406.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,064.55 : 37,596.87 = 10,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,064.55/37,596.87 = 10,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,064.55x = 37,596.87 × 10,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,064.55x = 386,150,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,150,496.35/25,064.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.24

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