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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.72, 38,642.86 and 24,818.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.72, 38,642.86 and 24,818.83 is: 37,452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.72 : 38,642.86 = 24,818.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.72/38,642.86 = 24,818.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.72x = 38,642.86 × 24,818.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.72x = 959,070,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,070,255.75/25,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,452.39

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