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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.74, 38,338.35 and 24,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.74, 38,338.35 and 24,755.38 is: 37,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.74 : 38,338.35 = 24,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.74/38,338.35 = 24,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.74x = 38,338.35 × 24,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.74x = 949,080,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,080,422.82/25,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,057.91

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