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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,520.06, 38,286.14 and 25,096.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,520.06, 38,286.14 and 25,096.50 is: 37,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,520.06 : 38,286.14 = 25,096.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,520.06/38,286.14 = 25,096.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,520.06x = 38,286.14 × 25,096.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,520.06x = 960,847,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,847,987.03/25,520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,650.69

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