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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.65, 38,624.78 and 10,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.65, 38,624.78 and 10,759.04 is: 16,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.65 : 38,624.78 = 10,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.65/38,624.78 = 10,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.65x = 38,624.78 × 10,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.65x = 415,565,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,565,595.78/25,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,141.82

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