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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.80, 38,966.70 and 25,632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.80, 38,966.70 and 25,632.20 is: 38,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.80 : 38,966.70 = 25,632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.80/38,966.70 = 25,632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.80x = 38,966.70 × 25,632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.80x = 998,802,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,802,247.74/25,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,448.30

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