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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.46, 38,230.28 and 24,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.46, 38,230.28 and 24,016.49 is: 35,981.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.46 : 38,230.28 = 24,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.46/38,230.28 = 24,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.46x = 38,230.28 × 24,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.46x = 918,157,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,157,059.51/25,517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,981.52

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