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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.40, 38,418.54 and 10,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.40, 38,418.54 and 10,042.60 is: 15,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.40 : 38,418.54 = 10,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.40/38,418.54 = 10,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.40x = 38,418.54 × 10,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.40x = 385,821,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,821,979.59/25,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.41

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