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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.52, 38,993.40 and 10,410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.52, 38,993.40 and 10,410.12 is: 15,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.52 : 38,993.40 = 10,410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.52/38,993.40 = 10,410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.52x = 38,993.40 × 10,410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.52x = 405,925,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,925,973.21/25,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.83

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