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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.64, 38,075.49 and 24,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.64, 38,075.49 and 24,296.88 is: 36,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.64 : 38,075.49 = 24,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.64/38,075.49 = 24,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.64x = 38,075.49 × 24,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.64x = 925,115,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,115,611.47/25,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,215.64

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