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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.96, 38,130.55 and 24,793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.96, 38,130.55 and 24,793.02 is: 37,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.96 : 38,130.55 = 24,793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.96/38,130.55 = 24,793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.96x = 38,130.55 × 24,793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.96x = 945,371,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,371,426.78/25,419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,190.12

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