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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,707.68, 38,327.34 and 25,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,707.68, 38,327.34 and 25,061.30 is: 37,363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,707.68 : 38,327.34 = 25,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,707.68/38,327.34 = 25,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,707.68x = 38,327.34 × 25,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,707.68x = 960,532,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,532,965.94/25,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,363.66

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