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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,515.59, 38,227.46 and 24,014.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,515.59, 38,227.46 and 24,014.61 is: 35,978.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,515.59 : 38,227.46 = 24,014.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,515.59/38,227.46 = 24,014.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,515.59x = 38,227.46 × 24,014.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,515.59x = 918,017,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,017,603.23/25,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.69

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