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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,515.97, 38,228.03 and 24,014.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,515.97, 38,228.03 and 24,014.99 is: 35,979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,515.97 : 38,228.03 = 24,014.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,515.97/38,228.03 = 24,014.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,515.97x = 38,228.03 × 24,014.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,515.97x = 918,045,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,045,446.95/25,515.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,979.25

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