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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.16, 38,079.27 and 25,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.16, 38,079.27 and 25,301.88 is: 37,731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.16 : 38,079.27 = 25,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.16/38,079.27 = 25,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.16x = 38,079.27 × 25,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.16x = 963,477,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,477,120.03/25,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,731.39

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