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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,910.62, 38,842.68 and 10,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,910.62, 38,842.68 and 10,104.99 is: 15,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,910.62 : 38,842.68 = 10,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,910.62/38,842.68 = 10,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,910.62x = 38,842.68 × 10,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,910.62x = 392,504,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,504,892.97/25,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.42

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