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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.58, 38,026.35 and 10,550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.58, 38,026.35 and 10,550.58 is: 15,828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.58 : 38,026.35 = 10,550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.58/38,026.35 = 10,550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.58x = 38,026.35 × 10,550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.58x = 401,200,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,200,047.78/25,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,828.57

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