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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.56, 37,761.90 and 10,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.56, 37,761.90 and 10,372.26 is: 15,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.56 : 37,761.90 = 10,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.56/37,761.90 = 10,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.56x = 37,761.90 × 10,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.56x = 391,676,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,676,244.89/25,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.27

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