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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,342.80, 38,014.20 and 24,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,342.80, 38,014.20 and 24,997.20 is: 37,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,342.80 : 38,014.20 = 24,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,342.80/38,014.20 = 24,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,342.80x = 38,014.20 × 24,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,342.80x = 950,248,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,248,560.24/25,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,495.80

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