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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.36, 38,119.04 and 10,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.36, 38,119.04 and 10,626.24 is: 15,933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.36 : 38,119.04 = 10,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.36/38,119.04 = 10,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.36x = 38,119.04 × 10,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.36x = 405,062,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,062,067.61/25,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.93

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