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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.80, 38,387.70 and 25,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.80, 38,387.70 and 25,246.20 is: 37,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.80 : 38,387.70 = 25,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.80/38,387.70 = 25,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.80x = 38,387.70 × 25,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.80x = 969,143,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,143,551.74/25,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,869.30

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