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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,650.19, 38,446.12 and 10,849.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,650.19, 38,446.12 and 10,849.87 is: 16,262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,650.19 : 38,446.12 = 10,849.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,650.19/38,446.12 = 10,849.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,650.19x = 38,446.12 × 10,849.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,650.19x = 417,135,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,135,404.00/25,650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,262.47

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