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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.52, 38,505.48 and 10,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.52, 38,505.48 and 10,886.40 is: 16,325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.52 : 38,505.48 = 10,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.52/38,505.48 = 10,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.52x = 38,505.48 × 10,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.52x = 419,186,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,186,057.47/25,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,325.66

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