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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.98, 38,464.08 and 10,849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.98, 38,464.08 and 10,849.02 is: 16,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.98 : 38,464.08 = 10,849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.98/38,464.08 = 10,849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.98x = 38,464.08 × 10,849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.98x = 417,297,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,297,573.20/25,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,275.27

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