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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.95, 38,298.44 and 24,685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.95, 38,298.44 and 24,685.02 is: 36,970.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.95 : 38,298.44 = 24,685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.95/38,298.44 = 24,685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.95x = 38,298.44 × 24,685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.95x = 945,397,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,397,819.08/25,571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,970.11

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