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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.13, 38,423.66 and 10,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.13, 38,423.66 and 10,029.75 is: 15,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.13 : 38,423.66 = 10,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.13/38,423.66 = 10,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.13x = 38,423.66 × 10,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.13x = 385,379,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,379,653.74/25,612.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.77

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