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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.34, 37,719.69 and 10,362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.34, 37,719.69 and 10,362.35 is: 15,530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.34 : 37,719.69 = 10,362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.34/37,719.69 = 10,362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.34x = 37,719.69 × 10,362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.34x = 390,864,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,864,441.07/25,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,530.01

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