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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.79, 37,741.24 and 10,358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.79, 37,741.24 and 10,358.63 is: 15,539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.79 : 37,741.24 = 10,358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.79/37,741.24 = 10,358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.79x = 37,741.24 × 10,358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.79x = 390,947,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,947,718.97/25,157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.83

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