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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.64, 38,076.98 and 24,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.64, 38,076.98 and 24,297.88 is: 36,217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.64 : 38,076.98 = 24,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.64/38,076.98 = 24,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.64x = 38,076.98 × 24,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.64x = 925,189,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,189,890.80/25,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,217.13

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