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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,501.80, 38,252.70 and 24,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,501.80, 38,252.70 and 24,481.20 is: 36,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,501.80 : 38,252.70 = 24,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,501.80/38,252.70 = 24,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,501.80x = 38,252.70 × 24,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,501.80x = 936,471,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,471,999.24/25,501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,721.80

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