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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.70, 38,999.55 and 25,610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.70, 38,999.55 and 25,610.90 is: 38,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.70 : 38,999.55 = 25,610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.70/38,999.55 = 25,610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.70x = 38,999.55 × 25,610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.70x = 998,813,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,813,575.10/25,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,416.35

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