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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.30, 38,920.05 and 25,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.30, 38,920.05 and 25,266.30 is: 37,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.30 : 38,920.05 = 25,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.30/38,920.05 = 25,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.30x = 38,920.05 × 25,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.30x = 983,365,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,365,659.32/25,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,828.59

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