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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.43, 38,281.14 and 10,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.43, 38,281.14 and 10,732.59 is: 16,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.43 : 38,281.14 = 10,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.43/38,281.14 = 10,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.43x = 38,281.14 × 10,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.43x = 410,855,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,855,780.35/25,526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,095.31

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