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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.16, 38,388.48 and 25,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.16, 38,388.48 and 25,047.84 is: 37,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.16 : 38,388.48 = 25,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.16/38,388.48 = 25,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.16x = 38,388.48 × 25,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.16x = 961,548,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,548,504.88/25,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,571.99

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