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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,812.99, 38,733.59 and 10,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,812.99, 38,733.59 and 10,018.64 is: 15,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,812.99 : 38,733.59 = 10,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,812.99/38,733.59 = 10,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,812.99x = 38,733.59 × 10,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,812.99x = 388,057,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,057,650.36/25,812.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.43

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