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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.51, 38,779.29 and 10,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.51, 38,779.29 and 10,062.43 is: 15,090.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.51 : 38,779.29 = 10,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.51/38,779.29 = 10,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.51x = 38,779.29 × 10,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.51x = 390,213,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,213,794.13/25,858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.34

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