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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.81, 38,633.88 and 10,750.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.81, 38,633.88 and 10,750.59 is: 16,128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.81 : 38,633.88 = 10,750.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.81/38,633.88 = 10,750.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.81x = 38,633.88 × 10,750.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.81x = 415,337,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,337,003.99/25,751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,128.46

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