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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.22, 38,942.46 and 10,385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.22, 38,942.46 and 10,385.34 is: 15,569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.22 : 38,942.46 = 10,385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.22/38,942.46 = 10,385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.22x = 38,942.46 × 10,385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.22x = 404,430,687.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,430,687.54/25,976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.27

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