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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,508.96, 38,070.54 and 24,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,508.96, 38,070.54 and 24,844.66 is: 37,079.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,508.96 : 38,070.54 = 24,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,508.96/38,070.54 = 24,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,508.96x = 38,070.54 × 24,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,508.96x = 945,849,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,849,527.14/25,508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,079.11

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