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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.80, 38,135.70 and 24,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.80, 38,135.70 and 24,694.80 is: 37,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.80 : 38,135.70 = 24,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.80/38,135.70 = 24,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.80x = 38,135.70 × 24,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.80x = 941,753,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,753,484.36/25,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,042.20

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