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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.71, 38,755.02 and 10,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.71, 38,755.02 and 10,832.49 is: 16,255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.71 : 38,755.02 = 10,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.71/38,755.02 = 10,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.71x = 38,755.02 × 10,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.71x = 419,813,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,813,528.53/25,826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.01

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