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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.52, 39,005.46 and 25,781.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.52, 39,005.46 and 25,781.14 is: 38,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.52 : 39,005.46 = 25,781.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.52/39,005.46 = 25,781.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.52x = 39,005.46 × 25,781.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.52x = 1,005,605,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,605,225.02/25,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,688.25

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