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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.80, 38,515.20 and 25,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.80, 38,515.20 and 25,331.20 is: 37,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.80 : 38,515.20 = 25,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.80/38,515.20 = 25,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.80x = 38,515.20 × 25,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.80x = 975,636,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,636,234.24/25,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,996.80

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