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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,611.72, 38,420.82 and 10,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,611.72, 38,420.82 and 10,027.32 is: 15,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,611.72 : 38,420.82 = 10,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,611.72/38,420.82 = 10,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,611.72x = 38,420.82 × 10,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,611.72x = 385,257,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,257,856.80/25,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.25

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