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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.66, 38,399.73 and 25,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.66, 38,399.73 and 25,055.34 is: 37,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.66 : 38,399.73 = 25,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.66/38,399.73 = 25,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.66x = 38,399.73 × 25,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.66x = 962,118,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,118,291.06/25,599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,583.24

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