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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.40, 38,999.70 and 25,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.40, 38,999.70 and 25,270.20 is: 37,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.40 : 38,999.70 = 25,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.40/38,999.70 = 25,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.40x = 38,999.70 × 25,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.40x = 985,530,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,530,218.94/25,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,961.37

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