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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.40, 38,957.70 and 25,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.40, 38,957.70 and 25,005.40 is: 37,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.40 : 38,957.70 = 25,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.40/38,957.70 = 25,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.40x = 38,957.70 × 25,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.40x = 974,152,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,152,871.58/25,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,517.35

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