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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.66, 38,393.73 and 25,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.66, 38,393.73 and 25,051.34 is: 37,577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.66 : 38,393.73 = 25,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.66/38,393.73 = 25,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.66x = 38,393.73 × 25,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.66x = 961,814,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,814,384.10/25,595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,577.24

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