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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.69, 38,272.50 and 24,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.69, 38,272.50 and 24,667.94 is: 36,944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.69 : 38,272.50 = 24,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.69/38,272.50 = 24,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.69x = 38,272.50 × 24,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.69x = 944,103,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,103,829.33/25,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,944.44

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