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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.46, 38,231.78 and 24,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.46, 38,231.78 and 24,017.49 is: 35,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.46 : 38,231.78 = 24,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.46/38,231.78 = 24,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.46x = 38,231.78 × 24,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.46x = 918,231,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,231,393.83/25,518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,983.03

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