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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.28, 38,779.02 and 10,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.28, 38,779.02 and 10,062.20 is: 15,090.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.28 : 38,779.02 = 10,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.28/38,779.02 = 10,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.28x = 38,779.02 × 10,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.28x = 390,202,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,202,255.04/25,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.03

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