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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.40, 38,953.20 and 25,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.40, 38,953.20 and 25,002.40 is: 37,512.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.40 : 38,953.20 = 25,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.40/38,953.20 = 25,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.40x = 38,953.20 × 25,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.40x = 973,923,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,923,487.68/25,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,512.85

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