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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.90, 37,682.52 and 10,131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.90, 37,682.52 and 10,131.03 is: 15,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.90 : 37,682.52 = 10,131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.90/37,682.52 = 10,131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.90x = 37,682.52 × 10,131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.90x = 381,762,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,762,740.60/25,122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.81

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