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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904.52, 38,850.98 and 10,109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904.52, 38,850.98 and 10,109.93 is: 15,162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904.52 : 38,850.98 = 10,109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904.52/38,850.98 = 10,109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904.52x = 38,850.98 × 10,109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904.52x = 392,780,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,780,443.43/25,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.62

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