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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,861.44, 38,811.48 and 10,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,861.44, 38,811.48 and 10,068.96 is: 15,110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,861.44 : 38,811.48 = 10,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,861.44/38,811.48 = 10,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,861.44x = 38,811.48 × 10,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,861.44x = 390,791,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,791,239.66/25,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.96

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