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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.68, 38,053.01 and 24,770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.68, 38,053.01 and 24,770.92 is: 36,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.68 : 38,053.01 = 24,770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.68/38,053.01 = 24,770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.68x = 38,053.01 × 24,770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.68x = 942,608,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,608,066.47/25,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,900.37

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