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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,873.62, 38,583.98 and 25,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,873.62, 38,583.98 and 25,637.14 is: 38,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873.62 : 38,583.98 = 25,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873.62/38,583.98 = 25,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873.62x = 38,583.98 × 25,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873.62x = 989,182,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,182,897.02/25,873.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,231.33

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