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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,870.62, 38,579.51 and 25,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,870.62, 38,579.51 and 25,634.14 is: 38,226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,870.62 : 38,579.51 = 25,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,870.62/38,579.51 = 25,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,870.62x = 38,579.51 × 25,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,870.62x = 988,952,560.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,952,560.47/25,870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,226.86

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