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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.93, 38,327.90 and 10,749.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.93, 38,327.90 and 10,749.71 is: 16,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.93 : 38,327.90 = 10,749.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.93/38,327.90 = 10,749.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.93x = 38,327.90 × 10,749.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.93x = 412,013,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,013,564.52/25,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,130.87

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