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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.19, 38,948.05 and 10,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.19, 38,948.05 and 10,975.60 is: 16,456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.19 : 38,948.05 = 10,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.19/38,948.05 = 10,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.19x = 38,948.05 × 10,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.19x = 427,478,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,478,217.58/25,976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,456.54

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