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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.58, 38,271.02 and 10,739.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.58, 38,271.02 and 10,739.54 is: 16,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.58 : 38,271.02 = 10,739.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.58/38,271.02 = 10,739.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.58x = 38,271.02 × 10,739.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.58x = 411,012,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,012,905.08/25,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.48

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