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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.80, 38,982.90 and 10,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.80, 38,982.90 and 10,404.60 is: 15,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.80 : 38,982.90 = 10,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.80/38,982.90 = 10,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.80x = 38,982.90 × 10,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.80x = 405,601,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,601,481.34/25,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.59

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