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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.16, 38,273.72 and 24,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.16, 38,273.72 and 24,253.30 is: 36,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.16 : 38,273.72 = 24,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.16/38,273.72 = 24,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.16x = 38,273.72 × 24,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.16x = 928,264,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,264,013.28/25,519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,375.18

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