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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.38, 38,987.75 and 25,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.38, 38,987.75 and 25,032.29 is: 37,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.38 : 38,987.75 = 25,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.38/38,987.75 = 25,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.38x = 38,987.75 × 25,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.38x = 975,952,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,952,610.59/25,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,575.12

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