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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.80, 38,959.20 and 25,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.80, 38,959.20 and 25,627.20 is: 38,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.80 : 38,959.20 = 25,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.80/38,959.20 = 25,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.80x = 38,959.20 × 25,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.80x = 998,415,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,415,210.24/25,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,440.80

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