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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.68, 38,051.52 and 24,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.68, 38,051.52 and 24,769.92 is: 36,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.68 : 38,051.52 = 24,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.68/38,051.52 = 24,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.68x = 38,051.52 × 24,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.68x = 942,533,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,533,106.28/25,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,898.88

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