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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.03, 38,276.55 and 24,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.03, 38,276.55 and 24,255.18 is: 36,378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.03 : 38,276.55 = 24,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.03/38,276.55 = 24,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.03x = 38,276.55 × 24,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.03x = 928,404,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,404,662.61/25,521.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,378.02

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