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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.15, 38,260.10 and 24,883.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.15, 38,260.10 and 24,883.85 is: 37,300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.15 : 38,260.10 = 24,883.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.15/38,260.10 = 24,883.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.15x = 38,260.10 × 24,883.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.15x = 952,058,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,058,273.67/25,524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,300.29

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