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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.90, 38,989.35 and 25,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.90, 38,989.35 and 25,774.20 is: 38,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.90 : 38,989.35 = 25,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.90/38,989.35 = 25,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.90x = 38,989.35 × 25,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.90x = 1,004,919,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,919,304.77/25,992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,661.30

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