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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,624.24, 38,442.32 and 10,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,624.24, 38,442.32 and 10,042 is: 15,065.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,624.24 : 38,442.32 = 10,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,624.24/38,442.32 = 10,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,624.24x = 38,442.32 × 10,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,624.24x = 386,037,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,037,777.44/25,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,065.34

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