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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542.14, 38,071.76 and 24,294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542.14, 38,071.76 and 24,294.38 is: 36,211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542.14 : 38,071.76 = 24,294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542.14/38,071.76 = 24,294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542.14x = 38,071.76 × 24,294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542.14x = 924,929,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,929,804.71/25,542.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,211.92

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