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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,400.61, 38,138.22 and 24,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,400.61, 38,138.22 and 24,952.12 is: 37,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,400.61 : 38,138.22 = 24,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,400.61/38,138.22 = 24,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,400.61x = 38,138.22 × 24,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,400.61x = 951,629,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,629,561.21/25,400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,464.83

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