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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,617.24, 38,431.80 and 10,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,617.24, 38,431.80 and 10,035 is: 15,054.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,617.24 : 38,431.80 = 10,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,617.24/38,431.80 = 10,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,617.24x = 38,431.80 × 10,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,617.24x = 385,663,113
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,663,113/25,617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,054.83

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