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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.59, 37,720.70 and 10,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.59, 37,720.70 and 10,361.27 is: 15,532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.59 : 37,720.70 = 10,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.59/37,720.70 = 10,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.59x = 37,720.70 × 10,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.59x = 390,834,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,834,305.48/25,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.97

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