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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,418.80, 38,171.94 and 24,325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,418.80, 38,171.94 and 24,325.30 is: 36,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,418.80 : 38,171.94 = 24,325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,418.80/38,171.94 = 24,325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,418.80x = 38,171.94 × 24,325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,418.80x = 928,543,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,543,892.08/25,418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,529.81

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