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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,549.92, 38,265.42 and 24,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,549.92, 38,265.42 and 24,663.16 is: 36,937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,549.92 : 38,265.42 = 24,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,549.92/38,265.42 = 24,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,549.92x = 38,265.42 × 24,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,549.92x = 943,746,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,746,175.93/25,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,937.34

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