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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.80, 38,216.70 and 25,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.80, 38,216.70 and 25,040.40 is: 37,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.80 : 38,216.70 = 25,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.80/38,216.70 = 25,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.80x = 38,216.70 × 25,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.80x = 956,961,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,961,454.68/25,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,560.60

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