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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,617.54, 38,168.75 and 24,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,617.54, 38,168.75 and 24,185.14 is: 36,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,617.54 : 38,168.75 = 24,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,617.54/38,168.75 = 24,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,617.54x = 38,168.75 × 24,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,617.54x = 923,116,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,116,629.99/25,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,034.55

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