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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.79, 38,222.72 and 25,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.79, 38,222.72 and 25,054.17 is: 37,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.79 : 38,222.72 = 25,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.79/38,222.72 = 25,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.79x = 38,222.72 × 25,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.79x = 957,638,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,638,399.47/25,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,587.19

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