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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.20, 38,022.30 and 25,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.20, 38,022.30 and 25,175.40 is: 37,763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.20 : 38,022.30 = 25,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.20/38,022.30 = 25,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.20x = 38,022.30 × 25,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.20x = 957,226,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,226,611.42/25,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,763.10

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