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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.62, 38,444.85 and 10,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.62, 38,444.85 and 10,058.54 is: 15,079.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.62 : 38,444.85 = 10,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.62/38,444.85 = 10,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.62x = 38,444.85 × 10,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.62x = 386,699,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,699,061.52/25,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,079.15

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