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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.74, 38,336.85 and 24,754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.74, 38,336.85 and 24,754.38 is: 37,056.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.74 : 38,336.85 = 24,754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.74/38,336.85 = 24,754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.74x = 38,336.85 × 24,754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.74x = 949,004,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,004,952.90/25,609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,056.41

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