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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.83, 38,668.46 and 25,461.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.83, 38,668.46 and 25,461.27 is: 37,972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.83 : 38,668.46 = 25,461.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.83/38,668.46 = 25,461.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.83x = 38,668.46 × 25,461.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.83x = 984,547,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,547,973.24/25,927.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,972.63

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