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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.80, 38,167.20 and 24,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.80, 38,167.20 and 24,715.80 is: 37,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.80 : 38,167.20 = 24,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.80/38,167.20 = 24,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.80x = 38,167.20 × 24,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.80x = 943,332,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,332,881.76/25,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,073.70

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