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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,119.76, 37,688.88 and 10,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,119.76, 37,688.88 and 10,324.72 is: 15,490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,119.76 : 37,688.88 = 10,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,119.76/37,688.88 = 10,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,119.76x = 37,688.88 × 10,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,119.76x = 389,127,133.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,127,133.11/25,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.88

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