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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,938.30, 38,926.65 and 10,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,938.30, 38,926.65 and 10,367.10 is: 15,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,938.30 : 38,926.65 = 10,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,938.30/38,926.65 = 10,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,938.30x = 38,926.65 × 10,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,938.30x = 403,556,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,556,473.22/25,938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.32

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