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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.88, 38,004.74 and 24,513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.88, 38,004.74 and 24,513.64 is: 36,550.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.88 : 38,004.74 = 24,513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.88/38,004.74 = 24,513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.88x = 38,004.74 × 24,513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.88x = 931,634,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,634,514.65/25,488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,550.63

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