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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.19, 38,362.20 and 24,727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.19, 38,362.20 and 24,727.63 is: 37,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.19 : 38,362.20 = 24,727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.19/38,362.20 = 24,727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.19x = 38,362.20 × 24,727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.19x = 948,606,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,606,287.59/25,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,034.41

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