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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,361.24, 38,030.31 and 10,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,361.24, 38,030.31 and 10,561.32 is: 15,837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,361.24 : 38,030.31 = 10,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,361.24/38,030.31 = 10,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,361.24x = 38,030.31 × 10,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,361.24x = 401,650,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,650,273.61/25,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,837.17

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