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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,649.94, 38,445.75 and 10,849.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,649.94, 38,445.75 and 10,849.62 is: 16,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,649.94 : 38,445.75 = 10,849.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,649.94/38,445.75 = 10,849.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,649.94x = 38,445.75 × 10,849.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,649.94x = 417,121,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,121,778.12/25,649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,262.10

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