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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.18, 38,929.02 and 10,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.18, 38,929.02 and 10,358.50 is: 15,544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.18 : 38,929.02 = 10,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.18/38,929.02 = 10,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.18x = 38,929.02 × 10,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.18x = 403,246,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,246,253.67/25,942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.04

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