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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.80, 38,905.80 and 25,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.80, 38,905.80 and 25,256.80 is: 37,814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.80 : 38,905.80 = 25,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.80/38,905.80 = 25,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.80x = 38,905.80 × 25,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.80x = 982,636,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,636,009.44/25,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,814.35

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