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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.72, 38,399.34 and 10,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.72, 38,399.34 and 10,030.28 is: 15,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.72 : 38,399.34 = 10,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.72/38,399.34 = 10,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.72x = 38,399.34 × 10,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.72x = 385,156,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,156,132.02/25,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.15

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