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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.61, 38,740.28 and 25,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.61, 38,740.28 and 25,427.25 is: 38,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.61 : 38,740.28 = 25,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.61/38,740.28 = 25,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.61x = 38,740.28 × 25,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.61x = 985,058,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,058,784.63/25,796.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,185.59

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