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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,479.29, 38,224.97 and 25,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,479.29, 38,224.97 and 25,055.67 is: 37,589.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,479.29 : 38,224.97 = 25,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,479.29/38,224.97 = 25,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,479.29x = 38,224.97 × 25,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,479.29x = 957,752,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,752,234.08/25,479.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,589.44

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