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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.70, 38,862.45 and 25,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.70, 38,862.45 and 25,370.70 is: 37,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.70 : 38,862.45 = 25,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.70/38,862.45 = 25,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.70x = 38,862.45 × 25,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.70x = 985,967,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,967,560.22/25,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,999.73

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