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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.95, 38,162.48 and 10,445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.95, 38,162.48 and 10,445.82 is: 15,668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.95 : 38,162.48 = 10,445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.95/38,162.48 = 10,445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.95x = 38,162.48 × 10,445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.95x = 398,638,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,638,201.50/25,441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,668.54

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