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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505.52, 38,001.93 and 24,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505.52, 38,001.93 and 24,073.10 is: 35,867.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505.52 : 38,001.93 = 24,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505.52/38,001.93 = 24,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505.52x = 38,001.93 × 24,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505.52x = 914,824,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,824,261.08/25,505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,867.70

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