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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,730.43, 38,614.08 and 10,949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,730.43, 38,614.08 and 10,949.73 is: 16,432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,730.43 : 38,614.08 = 10,949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,730.43/38,614.08 = 10,949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,730.43x = 38,614.08 × 10,949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,730.43x = 422,813,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,813,750.20/25,730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.44

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