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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.65, 38,257.85 and 24,882.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.65, 38,257.85 and 24,882.35 is: 37,298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.65 : 38,257.85 = 24,882.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.65/38,257.85 = 24,882.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.65x = 38,257.85 × 24,882.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.65x = 951,945,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,945,084.86/25,522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,298.05

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