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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.94, 37,882.59 and 10,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.94, 37,882.59 and 10,073.04 is: 15,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.94 : 37,882.59 = 10,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.94/37,882.59 = 10,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.94x = 37,882.59 × 10,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.94x = 381,592,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,592,844.37/25,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.26

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