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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.95, 37,858.41 and 10,448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.95, 37,858.41 and 10,448.10 is: 15,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.95 : 37,858.41 = 10,448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.95/37,858.41 = 10,448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.95x = 37,858.41 × 10,448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.95x = 395,548,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,548,453.52/25,240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.90

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