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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,603.89, 38,346.83 and 24,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,603.89, 38,346.83 and 24,717.36 is: 37,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,603.89 : 38,346.83 = 24,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,603.89/38,346.83 = 24,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,603.89x = 38,346.83 × 24,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,603.89x = 947,832,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,832,401.97/25,603.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,019.08

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