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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.58, 38,029.35 and 10,552.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.58, 38,029.35 and 10,552.58 is: 15,831.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.58 : 38,029.35 = 10,552.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.58/38,029.35 = 10,552.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.58x = 38,029.35 × 10,552.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.58x = 401,307,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,307,758.22/25,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.57

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