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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.53, 37,741.43 and 10,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.53, 37,741.43 and 10,359.27 is: 15,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.53 : 37,741.43 = 10,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.53/37,741.43 = 10,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.53x = 37,741.43 × 10,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.53x = 390,973,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,973,689.45/25,161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.55

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