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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.52, 38,994.96 and 25,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.52, 38,994.96 and 25,774.14 is: 38,677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.52 : 38,994.96 = 25,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.52/38,994.96 = 25,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.52x = 38,994.96 × 25,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.52x = 1,005,061,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,061,558.33/25,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,677.75

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